Converse College Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Spartanburg, South Carolina
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 68% Undergraduates: 1,173

Key Highlights

510–630 / 500–620
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
19–26
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $19,438

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1138
24% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 510 580 630
Math 500 550 620

ACT Scores

17% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 19 23 26
English 19 22 26
Math 17 21 25

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Converse College reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Not considered

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Not considered

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Not considered

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Not considered

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Not considered

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Converse College reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Converse College admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Converse College reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Converse College admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Converse College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Converse College itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Converse College's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,018 of 2,979 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Converse College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (24% of them) scored 510–630 in Reading and Writing and 500–620 in Math. The median scores were 580 (Reading and Writing) and 550 (Math).

The middle 50% of Converse College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (17% of them) had composite scores of 19–26, with a median of 23.

Yes. Converse College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,438 a year at Converse College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Converse University
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data