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Converse University

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302-0006

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Converse University is a private institution in Spartanburg with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1124, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 845 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,867 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,712.

Established
1889
Mascot
Val the Valkyrie
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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64%Acceptance
1124SAT Avg
845Students
12:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$40,867Earnings 10yr
$19,712Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Converse University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1124

Reading & Writing
520640
Math
510598

ACT Score Range

Composite
2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1124

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,096
Room & Board$13,424
Books & Supplies$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance$35,669
Average Net Price$19,712
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,427
$30–48K$17,984
$48–75K$18,624
$75–110K$20,988
$110K+$23,303

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,712

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (52)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
845
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 12%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.1%
Freshman Retention68.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,110
8 Years$36,478
10 Years$40,867

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
Washington Monthly
#76

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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