About Converse College

Founded in 1889, Converse College. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 870 full time undergraduate students, and 450 full time graduate students.

The Converse College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 81 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Converse College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate60%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range900-1140
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 43% were in the top quarter, and 18% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Converse College.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
16%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
77%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
16%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
61%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
3%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
3%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
16%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
16%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
77%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
61%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
16%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
61%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
3%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
3%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    50 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    30 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    50 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    52 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    52 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 77 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    52 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    52 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    51 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Converse College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Converse College?

33 Students rated Converse College

Roger - 06/22/2022

Converse has been really accepting of me and others in the same situation. There's not a lot of males there but it is slowly growing in number and in programs that are just for the boys since it was originally an all girls school until a couple years ago.

Brittany - 01/24/2020

Converse College is an excellent college. It is a small, liberal arts college that is currently all female on the undergraduate level. Males may attend the graduate programs though. Converse College has a true sense of tradition and community while also focusing on current events and being relevant to the current generation. It has been empowering young women since 1889. Traditionally it is known for the arts and education programs but has recently added and/or enhanced the science programs. It is very hands on meaning students are encouraged to participate in events, internships, travel opportunities and more in order to gain experience in their preferred field. The majority of graduates feel well prepared to enter the work force or attend graduate programs after graduation. Located in a small but growing town near many other colleges and universities, Converse College is an ideal place to learn and earn your degree.

Shekinah - 01/15/2020

I love the character and tradition there, when I visited I felt like I was already apart of the school. The tour guide told me about a tradition where if an old student gets married that they take her to the fountain for a dive. It’s those things that make a place a home, or a great swimming pool!

Megan - 09/14/2019

Converse is an amazing school. I mean, it has its faults, but so does every school. Converse is like family, and you really feel at home here surrounded by your peers. There are many on campus resources, class sizes are small and professors are personable and see you as a person and not just a number.

Converse College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Converse College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Converse College is 60%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Honesty and integrity are the two most important things you can have in life. You did not cheat, you did not copy others work. You always did your own work honestly. The good work ethic that you have set yourself is going to make college life much easier for you. You know the educational route you want to go. Become the successful person you know you can be. Use compassion to help others and use the educational opportunities to make you the best psychologist that you can be. Push yourself to grow and be proud of your accomplishments. Most of all, be true to yourself, always keep your integrity and honesty and you will do fine.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Converse College is a Women's College that offers the best in education in the South.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Converse College is how the campus floods and gets extremely muddy whenever it rains. Rainboots are a must at Converse!

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its high academic standards and beautiful campus. Converse gives a challenging academic standard which prepares a person for higher education like Graduate school . It also gives a beautiful surrounding and amazing people that help a person prosper and gain life skills.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Converse is full of people who are ready and willing to help you. With a school full of girls you can and would expect a lot of drama but there's not really of fighting or arguing. Going to Converse means being part of a close-knit community. And the fact that there are so many other colleges in Spartanburg means there's ample opportunity to network and meat other college students.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who wants to excel in life and be heard. Someone who values friendships, and likes living in a community where you know everyone and everyone knows you. A person who likes to learn and has questions.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about it is the size. There are not an owerwhelming number of students in your classroom. Plus, you get to know almost everyone on campus. Another good thing is that the professors here are very personable. You can go up and ask questions or get help without being afraid.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known there were schools with Community Organizing programs. I would love to study that but I love my school and wouldn't trade it for the world.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Converse College is a very diverse school, so anyone can fit right in to our small, women's college. However, because Converse is academically challenging, I think that a student who wants to party all of the time and participate in greek life, would not belong at Converse.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Just the fact that I attend Covnerse College seems to be enough to brag about. They have a great reputation plus a lot of people wonder how is it at an all girl school.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    That's easy- There were no undergraduate males at the school! :)

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  13. Describe the students at your school.

    Converse's Class of 2006 was made up of various groups of friends, unique individuals, diverse backgrounds, well-off and scholarship kids, who despite our difference could come together to work on a common goal and still remember each other years later no matter how different a path life took us then or now.

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Student Body

Students

100%

female

N/A

male

870

Total Undergrad Enrollment

450

Total Grad Students

20%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

60

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

38%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

94% of students attending Converse College receive some sort of financial aid. 44% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,350

Books and Supplies

$10,300

Room and Board

28,650

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,891
$30 - $48K
$16,410
$48 - $75K
$19,506
$75 - $110K
$19,570
$110K & UP
$22,683

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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