- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–630 reading and writing, 500–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $19,438 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Converse University reported: an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Converse University reviews each application.
Converse University GPA requirements
Converse University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Converse University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Converse University acceptance rate
Converse University admitted 2,018 of 2,979 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Converse University (formerly Converse College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with 1,173 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Converse University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1138 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Converse University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Converse University 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.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,438 a year at Converse University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Converse University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Converse University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Converse University?
A lot: Converse University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Converse University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Converse University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–630 in reading and writing and 500–620 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Converse University's acceptance rate?
Converse University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,018 of 2,979 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Converse University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Converse University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Converse University?
Converse University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Converse University test optional?
Check Converse University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Converse University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Converse University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,438 a year at Converse University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Converse University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Converse University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Converse University look at legacy status?
No. Converse University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Converse University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Converse UniversityU.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 Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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