Converse University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Converse University is a private research university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,173 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,867 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,240
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,283 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 67.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,173 97.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 31.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 97.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1138
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,174
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,628
- Room & Board: $13,380 annual estimate
Converse University: what the data shows
Common questions about Converse University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Converse University?
Converse University is located in Spartanburg, SC (ZIP 29302-0006).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Converse University public or private?
Converse University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Converse University cost?
Published tuition: $25,240.
Average net price after aid: $23,283.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,137 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,500 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,610 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,754 |
| $110,001+ | $29,105 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $100,960.
How hard is it to get into Converse University?
Admission rate: 67.74%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1138.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Converse University?
Total enrollment: 1,173 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,174 students.
Graduate enrollment: 614 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Converse University?
150%-time completion rate: 61.54%.
First-year retention: 79.6%.
What do graduates of Converse University earn?
Median earnings: $33,110 six years after entry; $40,867 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
39.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Converse University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Organizational Leadership (30 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (28 completions)
- Child Development (17 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (12 completions)
- Psychology, General (11 completions)
- Music Performance, General (9 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (7 completions)
- Interior Design (7 completions)
- Accounting (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Converse University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 67.74%; completion rate 61.54%; median earnings $40,867 at 10 years; net price $23,283. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,240
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Converse University was $25,240.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,283
2024 Value
In 2024 Converse University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,283.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,132 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,283 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$100,960 4-Year Tuition
$13,380 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$39,420 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$157,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Converse University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Converse University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Converse University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,124 | $29,124 | $18,764 |
| 2014 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $18,163 |
| 2015 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $17,304 |
| 2016 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $18,543 |
| 2017 | $17,680 | $17,680 | $21,556 |
| 2018 | $18,340 | $18,340 | $18,841 |
| 2019 | $19,890 | $19,890 | $12,685 |
| 2020 | $20,500 | $20,500 | $25,534 |
| 2021 | $19,850 | $19,850 | $17,272 |
| 2022 | $21,410 | $21,410 | $19,737 |
| 2023 | $23,096 | $23,096 | $19,712 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67.74% Acceptance Rate
2,628 Total Applicants
1,682 Students Admitted
225 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.38% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1138
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Converse University reported total enrollment of about 1,173 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.4%), and Black or African American (11.6%). About 39.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Converse University in 2024 is 1,173 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,174 students. Graduate enrollment is about 614 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.25% 100% Completion Time
61.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.25% of students graduating from Converse University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Organizational Leadership: 27% male / 73% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 18% male / 82% female
- Child Development: 6% male / 94% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Converse University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$40,867 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
66.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
338.81% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Converse University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Organizational Leadership: 30 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 28 completions
3. Child Development: 17 completions
4. Art/Art Studies, General: 12 completions
5. Psychology, General: 11 completions
6. Music Performance, General: 9 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 8 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 7 completions
9. Interior Design: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Converse University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Converse University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Converse University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 97.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,564
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,708
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Converse University is a private non-profit institution located in Spartanburg, SC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, General, Child Development. Enrollment is approximately 1,173 students. Student body composition includes White (43.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.4%), Black or African American (11.6%). The admission rate is 67.74%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1138. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.54%. Approximately 39.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Converse University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Converse University located?
Converse University is located in Spartanburg, SC.
What is Converse University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Converse University is 67.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,628 applicants and 1,682 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Converse University cost?
Reported tuition is $25,240 and average net price is $23,283 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,380 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Converse University?
Converse University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,174 students, White (43.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Converse University?
About 31.7% of students at Converse University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Converse University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Converse University reports midpoint SAT about 1138.
What do graduates of Converse University earn?
Median earnings are $33,110 six years after entry and $40,867 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Converse University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Converse University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Converse University public or private?
Converse University is a private nonprofit institution located in Spartanburg, SC.
Is Converse University an HBCU?
No. Converse University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Converse University a tribal college?
No. Converse University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Spartanburg, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.