Converse University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,746

8.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,438

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

64%

2,628 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,341

68.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.1%

122 Graduates

About

Converse University is a higher education institution located in Spartanburg County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Converse University were Marriage & Family Therapy (22 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (18 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (8 degrees).

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Converse University. 88.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (171 degrees), 5.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Converse University is $22,746, which is $−1,829 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Converse University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 349 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Converse University is $22,746, which is $1,829 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,438.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Converse University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,746

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Converse University was $22,746. The cost of tuition at Converse University is $−1,829 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,438

2023 Value

1.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Converse University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,438. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Converse University grew by 1.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Converse University (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

$12,664

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Converse University was of $12,664 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.41% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Converse University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Converse University (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Converse University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 349 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 University received 2,628 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.91% annual growth. Out of those 2,628 applicants, 1,682 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 1,341 students enrolled at Converse University in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Converse University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,682

Accepted Out of 2,628

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Converse University was 64% (1,682 admissions from 2,628 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.91%, while admissions grew by 3.76%.

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

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Converse University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Converse University had a total enrollment of 1,341 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Converse University is 920 students and the part-time enrollment is 421. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Converse University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Converse University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.3% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0746% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Converse University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (8.68%) and Black or African American Female (8.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.1%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Converse University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,341 students. The full-time enrollment at Converse University is 920 and the part-time enrollment is 421. This means that 68.6% of students enrolled at Converse University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Converse University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
782 enrolled students
Black or African American
167 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Converse University is 58.3% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 8.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0746% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 106 students (7.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 195 more women than men received degrees from Converse University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Converse University is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 5.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Converse University is Marriage & Family Therapy (22 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (18 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (8 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (36 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 (1,601,462 people), Secondary school teachers (563,786 people), Education administrators (300,750 people), Other managers (218,165 people), and Special education teachers (213,968 people).

The most specialized majors at Converse University in 2023 are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Education (56 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Converse University are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Education (56 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,073,214 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (439,436 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (183,818 people), Legal services (171,096 people), and Computer Systems Design (138,541 people).

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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
20 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded
Child Development
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Converse University was General Biological Sciences with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

223

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University, which is 0.126 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (223).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.417 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Converse University in Organizational Leadership, which is 2.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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 58% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Converse University is Female and Two or More Races (72.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
171 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Converse University is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 5.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

6.77% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
156 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded
White Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Converse University is white female (156 degrees awarded). There were 5.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).

Operations

Converse University has an endowment valued at nearly $87.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.62M (5.27%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Converse University had a total salary expenditure of 33.9M. Converse University employs 30 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Converse University are Female Associate professor (24), Female Assistant professor (15), and Male Assistant professor (12).

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

Endowment

$87.7M

2023 Endowment

0.749%

growth from 2022

Converse University has an endowment valued at about $87.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Converse University grew 0.749% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38M 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 University (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

$15.7M

2023 Salaries

4.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Converse University paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($33.9M) and a 4.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.62% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Converse University paid a total of $4.65M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Converse University were Associate professor with 30 employees, Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Converse University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Converse University was Female Associate professor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 12 employees.

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

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