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Converse University Teaching Programs

Converse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spartanburg, SC. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Converse University Rankings

Converse University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#37 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#512 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2315 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Converse University?

Contact information for Converse University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
Phone:	8645969000
Website:	www.converse.edu/
Admissions:	www.converse.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.converse.edu/office/financial-planning/

How Do I Get Into Converse University?

You can apply to Converse University online at: https://www.converse.edu/admissions/apply/

Converse University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Converse University

This is what Converse University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Converse University?

Converse University has an acceptance rate of 68%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Converse University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1250. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Converse University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Converse University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	836	489	58%
Women	2,124	1,520	72%

Can I Afford Converse University?

The average net price after aid at Converse University is $19,712. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,790
In-State Fees	$450
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,790
Out-of-State Fees	$450
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,240
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,240

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 29% of students at Converse University receive some form of financial aid (233 students).

Approximately 98% of students at Converse University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,066 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,668.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Converse University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,654 per year.

Converse University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,543 students enrolled at Converse University, including 845 undergraduate and 489 graduate students. Converse University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 845 undergraduate students at Converse University, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Converse University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	98
Hispanic	92
White	365
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	29
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Converse University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	164
North Carolina	14
Georgia	12
Florida	5
New York	5

Additionally, approximately 8.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Converse University Graduate Student Diversity

489 of Converse University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Converse University, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Converse University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	62
Hispanic	11
White	360
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	11

Online Learning at Converse University

Converse University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

502 undergraduate students at Converse University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 43 students took at least one online class and 161 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Converse University

The following teaching programs are offered at Converse University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	6	7	—	13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	8	5	—	13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	5	5	—	10
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Converse University

Converse University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Converse University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.