Spartanburg, SC
580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
http://www.converse.edu/
Converse College is a private, all female college located in Spartanburg, SC. It ranks #739 in the nation on our favorite colleges list, and admission is faintly competitive, as the acceptance rate is 59%. It is a very small sized institution with 903 full-time undergrads in attendance. 13% of its graduates receive a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Alternative popular picks include Rehabilitation and Therapy, Arts, and Mathematics, but there are 31 total options to select from. It ranks second in South Carolina for both its music and design programs. What's more, Converse College comes in 1st in SC according to our best women's colleges list. For those located in South Carolina, tuition is $17,423 per year. Non-South Carolina residents must pay $19,257. Before you decide not to apply because of the price, keep in mind that each and every Converse undergrad acquires at least some financial aid. 55% of Converse College students stick it out to graduation day, fresh and ready to hit the labor market. Two years after receiving their diplomas, graduates earn an average yearly income of $26,400. After an additional four years on the job, their average annual income grows 28.4% to $33,900; however, that is still 15.5% short of the national median. Applicants may also like to find that more than half of the students scored between 17 and 24 on the math segment of the ACT and most students got between 19 and 26 on the English section of the ACT. Also, on average, it receives around $65 in research funding per student. When it comes to your personal finances, be aware that the average amount of aid awarded through state grants is $7,481. When rating its safety, Converse received a 9.53 and its academics rating on School Authority is 8.24. On the subject of campus life, meal plans are available for students. To conclude, the lowest-earning quarter of graduates rake in $21,000 or less six years after graduation and the highest-earning quartile of graduates receive a starting salary of at least $33,600.
7.72
Party Scene
8.76
Location
8.00
Dorms
8.00
Campus Food
8.5
Student Life
9.53
Safety
SAT Score
1040-1200
ACT Score
20-25
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
56%
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12:1
Psychology
Biology
Arts
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Mathematics
Early Childhood Education
Special Education and Teaching
English