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
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,720
- College Mascot: Valkyries
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*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Converse College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.converse.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Converse College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.converse.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 602 | 602 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 409 (68%) | 409 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 157 (38%) | 157 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 138 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 96 | 61% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 35% | 67% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,392 | $3,405 | $7,386 | $14,410 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 302 | 331 | 442 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $25,230 | $24,500 | $23,344 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,230 | $24,500 | $23,344 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,230 | $24,500 | $23,344 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $855 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,760 | $7,550 | $7,190 |
| Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,460 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,640 | $35,600 | $33,849 |
| In-State | $36,640 | $35,600 | $33,849 |
| Out of State | $36,640 | $35,600 | $33,849 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
| In-State | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
| Out of State | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
| In-State | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
| Out of State | $26,230 | $25,400 | $24,199 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,720 Undergraduate: 729 Graduate: 991
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 243 Female: 1,477
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 729
- Graduate Gender Male: 243 Female: 748
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 805 Part-Time: 915
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 621 Part-Time: 108
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 184 Part-Time: 807
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 1% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Black | 204 | 12% |
| Asian | 23 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 3% |
| White | 1,223 | 71% |
| Unknown | 192 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 263 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 239 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 167 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 145 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 88 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 91 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 116 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 42 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 558 | 32% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 206 | 191 | 15 |
| Faculty Status | 89 | 85 | 4 |
| Tenured Faculty | 51 | 51 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 89 | 85 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 84 | 80 | 4 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | 5 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 36 | 29 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 35 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,208 (80) | $50,834 (35) | $51,499 (45) |
| Professor | $67,081 (12) | $67,535 (8) | $66,174 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $49,516 (40) | $45,298 (15) | $52,047 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,778 (26) | $47,818 (11) | $47,748 (15) |
| Instructor | $34,410 (2) | $33,433 (1) | $35,386 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,898 (80) | $41,592 (35) | $42,137 (45) |
| Professor | $54,886 (12) | $55,257 (8) | $54,144 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $40,514 (40) | $37,062 (15) | $42,585 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,092 (26) | $39,125 (11) | $39,067 (15) |
| Instructor | $28,154 (2) | $27,355 (1) | $28,953 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| Black | 73% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 15 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
