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#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

Converse College

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

1,284
Converse College overview
Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
Online converse.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Converse College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Converse University, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, operates as a private institution established in 1889 that transitioned from a women's college to become fully coeducational in 2020. The 90-acre wooded campus features Victorian-era architecture alongside modern facilities, situated within a residential area approximately three miles from downtown Spartanburg. Known for its liberal arts curriculum, the university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs in music, dance, education, and business, with its School of Music ranking among the oldest in South Carolina. Students reside primarily on campus in traditional residence halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Valkyries, participating in multiple sports including basketball, soccer, and equestrian programs.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Converse College is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 1020/1235
ACT 21/26
GPA 3.89

Applications Accepted

55.6% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$21,060
Costs for Converse College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$350
Room and Board $12,664
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$38,424

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Converse College students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 20%
Education 20%
Psychology 10%
Business 9%
English and Literature 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024