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Converse University
Converse University says yes to 67.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $40,867 median earnings.
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Converse University sits in Spartanburg proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 8.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
39.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,173 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1238 — near the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Converse University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Converse University received 2,628 applications and admitted 1,682 (64%), with 225 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1238 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Converse University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 530 | 598 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Converse University compares
| Converse University | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.7% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,240 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $40,867 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
At $40,867, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,354). Look at Converse University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $25,240 regardless of where you're from. At Converse University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,173 — Converse University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
61.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 38% don't — ask a Converse University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Converse University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1238 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Converse University's acceptance rate?
64% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,682 admitted from 2,628 applicants.
How much does Converse University cost?
At Converse University, published tuition is $25,240 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Converse University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Converse University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $40,867 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Erskine College — 62.7% admitted
- Claflin University — 64.9% admitted
- College of Charleston — 60% admitted
- Lander University — 81.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.