Converse University Admissions Profile
Converse University is located in Spartanburg, SC. It serves roughly 804 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 64%. Estimated in-state tuition is $21,410 ($21,410 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $31,400.
Converse graduates are passionate, service-oriented citizens who make a positive difference in their professions and communities. Our students set themselves up for career success through independent or collaborative research, creative projects, service-learning, work-study options, and our vast alumni network. Founded in 1889, Converse educates students to "see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly."
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- First-year retention: 68%
- Graduation rate: 47%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $21,410
- Out-of-state tuition: $21,410
- Average net price: $35,669
- Pell grant recipients: 42%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- On- Campus Visit: June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Virtual-Visit: June 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Virtual) — campus tour
- On- Campus Visit: June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Virtual-Visit: June 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Virtual) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $31,400, underscoring the return on investment for Converse University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Test midpoints: 1,143 SAT / — ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 68%
- Graduation rate: 47%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male