Converse University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 845 students.
About This School
Converse University is a private nonprofit institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina with approximately 845 undergraduate students enrolled. Converse University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,712 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 47% graduation rate and median earnings of just $34,800 a decade out raise real questions about whether students are finishing and landing on solid financial footing. On the upside, the average net price of $19,712/year is reasonable for a private school, and the small campus in Spartanburg can suit students who want close faculty relationships. Worth considering only if you have a specific program in mind and a clear plan to stay enrolled — the retention and graduation data suggest too many students don't make it to the finish line.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (845 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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