Converse College

www.converse.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,500

2021 Average Net Price

$17,155

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82%

2,353 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,440

62.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

125 Graduates

About

Converse College is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Converse College were Child Development (27 degrees awarded), Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions (24 degrees), and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, 374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Converse College. 90.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (250 degrees), 6.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Converse College is $19,500, which is $−3,684 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Converse College is $19,500, which is $−3,684 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,155.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Converse College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Converse College was $19,500. The cost of tuition at Converse College is $−3,684 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Converse College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,155

2021 Value

32.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Converse College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,155. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Converse College grew by 32.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Converse College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,600

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Converse College was of $11,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.02% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Converse College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Converse College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Converse College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Converse College was 2.59%, which represents 9 out of the 348 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Converse College received 2,353 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,353 applicants, 1,929 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82% acceptance rate.

There were 1,440 students enrolled at Converse College in 2021. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Converse College has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,929

Accepted Out of 2,353

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Converse College was 82% (1,929 admissions from 2,353 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.8%, while admissions grew by 36%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Converse College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

75%

Submission Percentage (2020)

100

Scores Submitted (2020)

75% of enrolled first-time students at Converse College in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Converse College had a total enrollment of 1,440 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Converse College is 906 students and the part-time enrollment is 534. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Converse College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Converse College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.6% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 2.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Converse College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.5%) and White Male (6.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.4%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Converse College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,440 students. The full-time enrollment at Converse College is 906 and the part-time enrollment is 534. This means that 62.9% of students enrolled at Converse College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Converse College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 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 College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Converse College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Converse College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
945 enrolled students
Black or African American
177 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
111 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Converse College is 65.6% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 2.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.208% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 41 students (2.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 304 more women than men received degrees from Converse College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Converse College is white (250 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Converse College is Child Development (27 degrees awarded), followed by Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions (24 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Converse College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (27 degrees awarded), English (22 degrees), and EDUCATION. (116 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 College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,784,732 people), Secondary school teachers (508,698 people), Education administrators (309,285 people), Postsecondary teachers (214,625 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (196,429 people).

The most specialized majors at Converse College in 2021 are Human Sciences (27 degrees awarded), English (22 degrees), EDUCATION. (116 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Converse College are Human Sciences (27 degrees awarded), English (22 degrees), EDUCATION. (116 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,060,326 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,846 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (181,879 people), Legal services (168,536 people), and Computer Systems Design (129,425 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Converse College.

Most Common (2021)

Child Development
27 degree-majors awarded
Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions
24 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Converse College was Child Development with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Converse College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

339

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Converse College, which is 0.103 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (339).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Converse College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Converse College in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.667 times less than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Converse College in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 30 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 49% of students graduating from Converse College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Converse College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
250 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Converse College is white (250 degrees awarded). There were 6.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

4.28% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
34 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Converse College is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 6.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (34 degrees).

Operations

Converse College has an endowment valued at nearly $87.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.97M (10.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Converse College had a total salary expenditure of 30.8M. Converse College employs 34 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at Converse College are Female Assistant professor (23), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Converse College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$87.1M

2021 Endowment

1.99%

growth from 2020

Converse College has an endowment valued at about $87.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Converse College grew 1.99% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Converse College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.5M

2021 Salaries

3.62%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Converse College paid a median of $14.5M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($30.8M) and a 3.62% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Converse College paid a total of $4.9M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Converse College were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Converse College were Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Converse College was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Converse College.