Converse College

Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		2
History		2
Academic Electives		8

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	July 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

580 East Main Street

City, State, Zip

Spartanburg, SC 29302

Phone

(864) 596-9040

Fax

(864) 596-9158

E-mail

admissions@converse.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins September 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

60% of 1,359 applicants were admitted

Women

60% of 1,359 applicants were admitted

Men

Not reported

Students Enrolled

310 (38%) of 821 admitted students enrolled

Women

310 (38%) of 821 admitted students enrolled

Men

Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.97

3.75 and Above

66%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

9%

3.00 - 3.24

5%

2.50 - 2.99

5%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

440-550 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

3%

Score of 600 - 700

8%

Score of 500 - 600

43%

Score of 400 - 500

37%

Score of 300 - 400

9%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

460-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

22%

Score of 500 - 600

43%

Score of 400 - 500

31%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

1%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

20-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

4%

Score of 24 - 29

39%

Score of 18 - 23

52%

Score of 12 - 17

5%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 18%
Top quarter: 50%
Top half: 88%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$34,540

Tuition and Fees

$18,030

Room and Board

$10,610

Books and Supplies

$1,350

Other Expenses

$4,550

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline January 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003431	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

231 (95.5%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

199 (86.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

198 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

34 (17.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

64%

Average Award

$15,526

Need-Based Gift

Received by 153 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,688

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 153 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,773

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 25 (12.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

32 (13.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,225

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

772 (95.3%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

655 (84.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

643 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

114 (17.7%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

62%

Average Award

$14,724

Need-Based Gift

Received by 499 (77.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,504

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 499 (77.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,503

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 74 (11.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

131 (16.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,532

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

77%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$29,814

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

14.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

947

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

200

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff

Number of Awards

6

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,339

Academic Calendar System

4-1-4

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Psychology, Visual and performing arts, Business/marketing, Education

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

81

Part-Time Faculty

3

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

93%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 45% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 14% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

417,950

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

140

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Music, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Boston Population

37,401

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

70 acres

Weather

Temperature

30 average low in January, 85.5 average high in September

Rain

119 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

2 mile(s) from campus in Spartanburg

Nearest Train Station

2 mile(s) from campus in Spartanburg

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing

Students in College Housing

73% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

27%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

All-Stars

School Colors

Purple and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

archery, basketball, bowling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, student government, student volunteer services, student christian organization, student activities committee, athletic association

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Undergrad women only

All Undergraduates

870

Women

870 (100.0%)

Men

Not reported

Full-Time Undergraduates

815

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.6% Asian
8.8% Black/African-American
4.5% Hispanic/Latino
4.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
68.2% White
13.5% Unknown

International Students.

1.6%

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

449

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

70.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

50.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

55.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

55.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported