Converse University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Spartanburg, SC
5.0 1 review

#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,787

Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
Website converse.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Converse University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Converse University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#685
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#457
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#10
Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

#6
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#19

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1250
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
GPA 3.89

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$25,240

Costs for Converse University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$25,240
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$450
Room and Board		$13,380
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,340
Total One Year Cost		$43,210

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Student 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 majors at Converse University are Visual and Performing Arts, Education, and Psychology. 20% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 20% in Education, and 10% in Psychology.