Converse University

https://www.converse.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $24,790
    8.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $19,061
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    67.7%
    2,979 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,787
    69.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    61.5%
    128 Graduates

    About

    Converse University is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Converse University were General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees awarded), Child Development (17 degrees), and General Art Studies (12 degrees).

    In 2024, 224 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Converse University. 85.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (178 degrees), 5.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Converse University is $24,790, which is $790 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Converse University is $24,790, which is $790 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,061.

    In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Converse University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $24,790
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Converse University was $24,790. The cost of tuition at Converse University is $790 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $19,061
    2024 Value
    1.94%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Converse University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,061. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Converse University grew by 1.94%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,424
    Room and Board
    $1,350
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Converse University was of $13,424 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    98%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    61%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    98% of undergraduate students at Converse University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Converse University received 2,979 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,979 applicants, 2,018 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,787 students enrolled at Converse University in 2024. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Converse University has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    67.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,018
    Accepted Out of 2,979

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Converse University was 67.7% (2,018 admissions from 2,979 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 64%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.4%, while admissions grew by 20%.

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    SAT Scores

    24%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    59
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    24% of enrolled first-time students at Converse University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Converse University had a total enrollment of 1,787 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Converse University is 1,234 students and the part-time enrollment is 553. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Converse University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Converse University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.7% White, 12% Black or African American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.895% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Converse University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (8.36%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.5%) and White Male (10.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    69.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Converse University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,787 students. The full-time enrollment at Converse University is 1,234 and the part-time enrollment is 553. This means that 69.1% of students enrolled at Converse University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    80%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Converse University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Converse University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      960 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      214 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      143 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Converse University is 53.7% White, 12% Black or African American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.895% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 263 students (14.7%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 158 more women than men received degrees from Converse University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Converse University is white (178 degrees awarded). There were 5.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Converse University is General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees awarded), followed by Child Development (17 degrees) and General Art Studies (12 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Converse University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and History (7 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Converse University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,687,046 people), Secondary school teachers (616,494 people), Education administrators (334,981 people), Other managers (272,284 people), and Postsecondary teachers (241,318 people).

    The most specialized majors at Converse University in 2024 are Human Sciences (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), History (7 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Education (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Converse University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Converse University are Human Sciences (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), History (7 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Education (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Converse University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,203,226 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (538,121 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (234,571 people), Computer Systems Design (221,776 people), and Legal services (182,743 people).

    The most specialized majors at Converse University are Human Sciences (17 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), History (7 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Education (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Converse University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      28 degrees awarded
    2. Child Development
      17 degrees awarded
    3. General Art Studies
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Converse University was General Business Administration & Management with 28 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    33
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    191
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University, which is 0.173 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (191).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.364 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    52%
    100% Completion Time
    57%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Converse University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      178 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      31 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Converse University is white (178 degrees awarded). There were 5.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    1.79% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      233 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      224 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      221 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Converse University is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (224 degrees).

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    Operations

    Converse University has an endowment valued at nearly $88.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.45M (5.03%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Converse University had a total salary expenditure of 35.3M. Converse University employs 38 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Converse University are Female Associate professor (26), Female Assistant professor (19), and Male Assistant professor (19).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Converse University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

    Endowment

    $88.5M
    2024 Endowment
    0.911%
    growth from 2023

    Converse University has an endowment valued at about $88.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Converse University grew 0.911% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $15.5M
    2024 Salaries
    0.953%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Converse University paid a median of $15.5M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($35.3M) and a 0.953% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.26% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.06% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.44M
    Instructional Salaries
    92
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Converse University paid a total of $5.44M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Converse University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

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