Converse University
Spartanburg, SC · Private
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Converse University admitted 67.7% of applicants university-wide (2,018 of 2,979).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 67.7% | 2,018 | 2,979 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 450 | 600 |
| Out-of-state | 71.4% | 250 | 350 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 50 | 50 |
| Men | 58.5% | 489 | 836 |
| Women | 71.6% | 1,520 | 2,124 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,018 admitted students, 242 enrolled (12.0% yield).
Converse University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1010–1250
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Converse University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,920/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,240 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,680 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,920/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,137 |
| $30k–48k | $18,500 |
| $48k–75k | $23,610 |
| $75k–110k | $24,754 |
| Over $110k | $29,105 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Converse Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Award of Excellence — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Converse Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Converse Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Award of Excellence — $12,000 per year (Merit)
Converse University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts (evaluated by NACES agency)
- Enrollment Deposit
- Proof of Health and Accident Insurance
- International Student Transfer-In Form
- Audition/Portfolio for School of the Arts
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts (evaluated by NACES agency)
- Enrollment Deposit
- Proof of Health and Accident Insurance
- International Student Transfer-In Form
- Audition/Portfolio for School of the Arts
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Converse University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Converse University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $40,867
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Converse University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Converse University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Visual & performing arts (13%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Converse University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.