Converse University
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302-0006
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1124
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (52)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Dexter Edgar Converse Converse College opened on October 1, 1890, with a student body of 168 women and 16 faculty members.
- •On January 2, 1892, fire destroyed the college's main building.
- •In 1896, the college was incorporated in South Carolina and a self-perpetuating board of trustees was named.
- •In 1964, the college introduced graduate programs.
- •The Converse College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SC state average + city premium