Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
Converse, founded in 1889, is a private, liberal arts college for women. Its 70-acre campus is located in downtown Spartanburg, near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Website: www.converse.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 60% of 1,359 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.97
- SAT Math
- 440-550 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 460-590 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 20-26 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $34,540
- Tuition and Fees
- $18,030
- Room and Board
- $10,610
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 64%
- Average Freshman Award
- $15,526
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- $29,814
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- 4-1-4
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 81
- 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
Campus Life
- Spartanburg Population
- 37,401
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 73% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- All-Stars
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- 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%
- First-Year Students Returning
- 70.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 50.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives | 8 |
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- 580 East Main Street
- City, State, Zip
- Spartanburg, SC 29302
- Phone
- (864) 596-9040
- Fax
- (864) 596-9158
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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
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
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Creative Writing
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
- 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
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
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
- Art Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Education
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Political Science
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- All-Stars
- School Colors
- Purple and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Equestrian Sports | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Equestrian Sports | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | ||
---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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