Converse University
Converse University at a Glance
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Converse University Featured Rankings
- #8 Best Grad Schools in South Carolina
- #11 South Carolina's Best Online Master's Degrees
- #12 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina 2026
- #16 Best Small Colleges in South Carolina 2026
- #16 Online Master's in Art Education
- #20 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in South Carolina 2026
- #22 Best Colleges in South Carolina
About Converse University
According to Wikipedia, Converse University is a private university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was established in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg residents and named after textile pioneer Dexter Edgar Converse. It was originally a women's college but now admits men.
Converse University's Online Degrees
MIM in Management
- Required Credits: 33
- Completion Time: 15 months
- Format: Fully online
MEd in Arts Administration
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
MEd in Education In Advanced Studies
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
EdS in Education Specialist
Degree Concentrations
- Literacy
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
Converse University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,628 | 68% | 80% | 44% | 1130 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Converse University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $34,144 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,971 |
| 30K - 48K | $23,143 |
| 48K - 75K | $22,788 |
| 75K - 110K | $20,412 |
| 110K+ | $24,723 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Converse University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Converse University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $45,726 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Converse University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,967 | 885 | 1,082 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Converse University?
Converse University is located at 580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006.
How Safe is Converse University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Converse University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Converse University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.28%. Spartanburg has a violent crime rate of 1.48% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 5.28%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Converse University Known For?
Converse University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Psychology
- Medical
- History
- Education
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
Converse University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Converse University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Converse University ranks #742 in the U.S. and #2240 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesConverse University ranks #918 in the U.S. and #2378 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesConverse University ranks #1090 in the U.S. and #3734 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesConverse University ranks #1537 in the U.S. and #4968 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesConverse University ranks #1819 in the U.S. and #6966 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesConverse University ranks #1879 in the U.S. and #5606 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesConverse University ranks #2012 in the U.S. and #8569 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesConverse University ranks #2176 in the U.S. and #7959 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesConverse University ranks #2596 in the U.S. and #11229 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesConverse University ranks #2720 in the U.S. and #8854 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesConverse University ranks #3320 in the U.S. and #12065 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are Converse University's Most Influential Alumni?
Converse University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Psychology, and Nursing. Here are some of Converse University's most famous alumni:
