Converse College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4851 of 0 | In the World |
| # 1355 of 0 | In North America |
| # 1277 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 23 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| # 3 of 4 | In Spartanburg |
| # 3709 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
68%
Average SAT
1,130
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$19,061 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,173
Graduates
614
Male:Female Ratio
25:75
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Converse College has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Applicants | 2,979 | 836 | 2,124 |
| Admissions | 2,018 | 489 | 1,520 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 242 | 58 | 181 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 54% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Black or African American | 12% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 15% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Converse College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Converse College majors
Converse College has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 44 master's across 13 programs, and 19 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Converse College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | - | 11 | 19 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | - | - |
| Child Development | 15 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 11 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 5 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | - | - |
| Accounting | 7 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 3 | - |
| Interior Design | 7 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 6 | - |
| History, General | 6 | - | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 5 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 2 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | - | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 3 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 2 | 1 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | - | 3 | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 3 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 2 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | 2 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | - | - |
| Music, General | 2 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 156 | 44 | 19 |
Publications & Citations
Converse College has published 476 scientific papers with 6,089 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
295
/ 2,409
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
195
/ 1,567
|
| Law |
166
/ 1,513
|
| Environmental Science |
161
/ 1,318
|
| Biology |
159
/ 2,955
|
| Philosophy |
153
/ 1,191
|
| Sociology |
140
/ 852
|
| History |
133
/ 659
|
| Engineering |
128
/ 2,086
|
| Computer Science |
124
/ 1,699
|
| Chemistry |
124
/ 3,005
|
| Psychology |
123
/ 1,470
|
| Physics |
120
/ 1,827
|
| Medicine |
108
/ 2,264
|
| Mathematics |
95
/ 1,199
|
| Geography and Cartography |
87
/ 541
|
| Art & Design |
81
/ 272
|
| Geology |
79
/ 943
|
| Archaeology |
72
/ 476
|
| Economics |
62
/ 742
|
| Biochemistry |
62
/ 1,745
|
| Mathematics Education |
61
/ 375
|
| Organic chemistry |
60
/ 1,855
|
| Business |
57
/ 583
|
| Ecology |
56
/ 640
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
54
/ 1,095
|
| Materials Science |
54
/ 1,114
|
| Education |
53
/ 353
|
| Genetics |
52
/ 1,180
|
| Paleontology |
52
/ 513
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
49
/ 187
|
| Linguistics |
48
/ 541
|
| Literature |
44
/ 81
|
| Social Psychology |
42
/ 496
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
36
/ 109
|
| Botany |
36
/ 580
|
| Statistics |
36
/ 887
|
| Psychiatry |
35
/ 453
|
| Development Studies |
33
/ 372
|
| Child Psychology |
33
/ 598
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Lily Strickland
1884-1958 (aged 74)
painter
writer
composer
Lily Strickland was an American composer, painter and writer.
2. Ellen Black Winston
1903-1984 (aged 81)
sociologist
Ellen Black Winston was a social worker who worked to develop systems to support those who were underprivileged in North Carolina. She became the North Carolina Commissioner of Public Welfare and the first United States Commissioner of Welfare.
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3. Patricia Parsons Hickerson
1942-. (aged 84)
military officer
flautist
school teacher
Patricia Parsons Hickerson is a retired major general in the United States Army. She served for 32 years and was Adjutant General of the Army from 1991 to 1994. Upon her retirement in 2001, Hickerson held the rank of major general, the third woman in United States Army history to receive her second star, and the senior woman officer in...
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4. Carlisle Floyd
1926-2021 (aged 95)
university teacher
librettist
composer
Carlisle Sessions Floyd was an American composer primarily known for his operas. These stage works, for which he wrote not only the music but also the librettos, typically engage with themes from the American South, particularly the Post-civil war South, the Great Depression and rural life. His best known opera, Susannah, is based on a story from the Biblical Apocrypha,...
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1889
Colors
purple, gold
Academic calendar
September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
251
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
580 E Main St Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29302-0006 United States
City Population
39,000
Phone
8645969000
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