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Converse College was established in 1889, and is a liberal arts college for women located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Students are offered to select majors from more than 30 areas of study which include politics, theatre, biology, business, and interior design, among others. A number of Career and Pre-Professional Programs are also offered at Converse College. A few of them are Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Law, and Pre-Ministry. The College is organized into the following academic divisions:
Converse College participates in a wide variety of sports including basketball, swimming, tennis, and soccer. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Valkyries. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.
Spartanburg, SC is home to Converse. Spartanburg is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Converse go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, music, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Converse has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,881 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Converse are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Converse offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Converse values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Converse College
580 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
General Phone: (864) 596-9000
http://www.converse.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 276 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, gifted and talended education, educational administration, educational admin and supervision, education of learning disabled, early childhood education, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | history, English, Spanish language, political science, economics, creative writing, foreign language and literature, German language, ... |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Music | 17 | music performance, voice, piano, music history and theory, various music studies, music theory and composition, music, music management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Design | 2 | interior design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Converse in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 225 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 50 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 5 |
In 2007, Converse had a total enrollment of 1,881 students (1,204 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 18% |
| Graduate | 82% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 71% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Converse offers campus housing for 589 of its 1,204 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Spartanburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,299 | 743 | 57% | 150 | 20% |
| Women | 1,299 | 743 | 57% | 150 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,344 |
| Room and board | $ 7,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 855 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,460 |
Financial Aid:
Converse participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343100)
Converse has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $68,510 | 3 | $65,329 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $55,257 | 25 | $51,370 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $45,879 | 14 | $45,899 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $23,217 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $53,084 | 45 | $48,721 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Basketball | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Converse Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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