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Converse College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Spartanburg, SC

$19,500

Avg tuition

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About Converse College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Converse College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 822, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The college offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,500.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

64% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1203

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

66%

Black

12%

Hispanic

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

82%

Socio-economic diversity

53% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

944

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 17% online

Master's Check Bold 4% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,500 $19,500
Graduate $7,488 $7,488

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,350
On-campus room and board $11,948
On-campus other expenses $3,700
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,948
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $36,498 $36,498
Off-campus without family $37,998 $37,998
Off-campus with family $26,050 $26,050

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

74%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

53%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,007
State Grant Aid $7,223
Institution Grant Aid $7,472
Pell Grant Aid $4,683

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC