Overview

Converse University is a University institution located in Spartanburg, SC.

Location & Contact

Address 580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
United States

Contact Admissions
Email: admissions@converse.edu
Phone: 864-596-9040

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development	×
Work And Family Studies	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Medical Staff Services Technology/technician	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Interior Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music History, Literature, And Theory	×
Music Management	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×
Musical Theatre	×
Musicology And Ethnomusicology	×
Stringed Instruments	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,598

Applied

1,669

Accepted

852

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,845

Females Applied

1,275

Females Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

753

Males Applied

394

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.89

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	August 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	520	640
SAT Math	-	510	598
ACT Composite	-	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,400

Private

Fees

450

Full-time student fees

14,524

Room & board

Financial Aid

19,312

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,438

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,099

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,539

Avg. Loan Aid

5,504

Avg. Grant Aid

16,981

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

852

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.02%
Black or African American	11.83%
White or Caucasian	48.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.01%
Asian	2.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	3.43%
Other	10.41%

Gender

Male (26.64%)

Female (73.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	73%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
1889 Day, Founders' Day and Spring Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, student volunteer services, Student Christian Organization, Student Activities Committee and Athletic Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

243

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 232

Part-time - 11

Male - 83

Female - 160