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Converse College
- 580 E Main St
- Spartanburg, SC 29302
- OPEID College Code: 00343100
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- General Phone: (864) 596-9000
- President: Elizabeth A. Fleming
- Website: www.converse.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,881
- College Mascot: Valkyries
Note: Former Name Was All-Stars 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.converse.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 1,299 | 1,299 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 743 (57%) | 743 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 150 (20%) | 150 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 135 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 75 | 43% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 24% | 61% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,167 | $4,446 | $6,618 | $12,008 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 442 | 375 | 284 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,344 | $22,234 | $21,176 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,344 | $22,234 | $21,176 |
| Books and Supplies | $855 | $855 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,190 | $6,848 | $6,460 |
| Other Expenses | $2,460 | $2,460 | $2,100 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,849 | $32,397 | $30,486 |
| Out of State | $33,849 | $32,397 | $30,486 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,199 | $23,089 | $21,926 |
| Out of State | $24,199 | $23,089 | $21,926 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,199 | $23,089 | $21,926 |
| Out of State | $24,199 | $23,089 | $21,926 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,881 Undergraduate: 737 Graduate: 1,144
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 248 Female: 1,633
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4 Female: 733
- Graduate Gender Male: 244 Female: 900
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 784 Part-Time: 1,097
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 637 Part-Time: 100
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 147 Part-Time: 997
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 20 | 1% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black | 222 | 12% |
| Asian | 18 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1% |
| White | 1,421 | 76% |
| Unknown | 164 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 260 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 248 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 141 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 187 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 133 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 96 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 107 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 42 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 661 | 35% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 219 | 204 | 15 |
| Faculty Status | 93 | 89 | 4 |
| Tenured Faculty | 46 | 46 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 93 | 89 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 88 | 84 | 4 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 5 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 34 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 53 | 50 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 42 | 39 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,747 (84) | $53,084 (39) | $48,721 (45) |
| Professor | $67,450 (9) | $68,510 (6) | $65,329 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $52,943 (42) | $55,257 (17) | $51,370 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,889 (28) | $45,879 (14) | $45,899 (14) |
| Instructor | $29,440 (5) | $38,774 (2) | $23,217 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,521 (84) | $43,433 (39) | $39,864 (45) |
| Professor | $55,187 (9) | $56,055 (6) | $53,452 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $43,318 (42) | $45,211 (17) | $42,031 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,546 (28) | $37,538 (14) | $37,554 (14) |
| Instructor | $24,088 (5) | $31,725 (2) | $18,996 (3) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 80% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
