About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
April Lewis
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone
8645969040
Email
april.lewis@converse.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Montgomery Student Life Center
Weisiger Physical Activity Complex
Phifer Science Complex
Petrie School of Music- Twichell Auditorium
Outdoor Quad area for studying and relaxing
Senior Apartment Complex
Weisiger Physical Activity Complex
Phifer Science Complex
Petrie School of Music- Twichell Auditorium
Outdoor Quad area for studying and relaxing
Senior Apartment Complex
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown Spartanburg
Chapman Cultural Center
North Carolina Mountains-hiking
Downtown Greenville
Peace Center, Bi-Lo Center
The Converse website (www.converse.edu) is linked to both local and upstate South Carolina tourism information
Chapman Cultural Center
North Carolina Mountains-hiking
Downtown Greenville
Peace Center, Bi-Lo Center
The Converse website (www.converse.edu) is linked to both local and upstate South Carolina tourism information
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@converse.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
High School Seniors given priority
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-85 exit onto 585 toward Spartanburg. Converse College is at the corner of E. Main and Pine St (585)
Local Accommodations
http://www.converse.edu/about/visit-us/accommodations
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Overview
Applicants: 1,383
Acceptance Rate: 51%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 570
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
83
with Terminal Degree
75
49
Women
34
Men
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Biomedical Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Interior Design.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Musical Theatre.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Dr. Melissa Walker
Professor of History, History and Politics
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,717
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$19,470
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,996
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,916
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,276
Required Fees
$1,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,400
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,854
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
690
Demographics
7.57%
Black
3.49%
Hispanic
45.56%
Caucasian
38.72%
Unknown
100% female
0% male
23% are out of state
88% are full time
12% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
85%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
90%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Female
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
55
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Valkyries)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wofford College
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: FLAG http://www.converse.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations
Minority Support Groups: Association of African American Students
http://www.converse.edu/student-life/clubs-organizations
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wofford College
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
