Converse College Description:
Named after Dexter Edgar Converse (one of the college's founders and donors), Converse College first opened its doors in 1890 and has remained a well-regarded women's college throughout its history. Today the college has slightly more master's degree students than bachelor's degree students thanks to its thriving graduate education programs. At the undergraduate level, students can choose from over 35 majors, and adult women will find that the "Converse II" program is designed to meet their needs. For a small college, Converse has a surprising breadth of offerings through its three schools: the School of Arts (including the Petrie School of Music), the School of Humanities and Sciences, and the School of Education and Graduate Studies. Academics are supported by a 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Other notable features are excellent grant aid and a higher-than-expected graduation rate in relation to the average student profile. The tree-lined campus is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Student life at Converse is active, and for the athletically inclined student, the Converse Valkyries compete in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. The college fields nine intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 53%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 463 / 652
- SAT Math: 472 / 577
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 28
- ACT English: 18 / 29
- ACT Math: 17 / 27
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,269 (721 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 0% Male / 100% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $27,320
- Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,554
- Other Expenses: $2,650
- Total Cost: $39,724
Converse College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Converse College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 77%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $20,432
- Loans: $6,915
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Music, Music Teacher Education, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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read the full mission and history statement at http://www.converse.edu/about/our-mission-history
"Converse College is committed to developing adaptable individuals for the 21st Century who are equipped with the character, knowledge, skills and perspective to transform the world around them."
