Converse University
Spartanburg, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 821
Graduate Enrollment: 618
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
//
full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.98%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 31.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.4%
Black: 13.2%
Hispanic: 9.5%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.5%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 13.2%
Hispanic: 9.5%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.5%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $32,853
In-State tuition: $19,850Out-of-State tuition: $19,850
Estimated books and supplies: $1,350 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,948 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,948 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,382 (2017)
Median Family Income: $48,877 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,305 |
| $30k-48k | $15,054 |
| $48k-75k | $21,436 |
| $75k-110k | $19,071 |
| $110k+ | $19,457 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 52%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 59.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,934 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,775 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | $48,409 ($4,034) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $27,000 | $284 | $35,070 ($2,923) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $399 | $39,487 ($3,291) | $41,585 ($3,465) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $286 | $20,743 ($1,729) | $39,597 ($3,300) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 17 | $270 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 12 | $35,371 ($2,948) | $39,696 ($3,308) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $26,146 | $246 | $34,150 ($2,846) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,997Full time faculty: 96%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $85,405,904 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $87,105,633 (2022)