10-yr median earnings
$40,867
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Spartanburg, South Carolina
Converse University
Converse University is a private nonprofit institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $40,867
- 10-yr median earnings
- 67.7%
- Acceptance rate
- $23,283
- Avg net price / yr
- 53.5%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Converse University pairs above-median former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 50%
- former-student earnings, US
- 67.7%
- acceptance rate
- 53.5%
- 150%-time completion
- +23%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: Master's (S)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Converse University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
41/100
Converse University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings C-
$40,867
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$23,283
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
53.5%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$27,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment C+
66.5%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C+
79.6%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$23,283
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
53.5%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 53.5%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Converse University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Converse University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Converse University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$40,867 Top 50% higher than 50% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Converse University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $40,867 | #2536 of 5103 | 50th |
| Average net price | $23,283 | #3690 of 5020 | 26th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 53.5% | #2707 of 4858 | 44th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,173 | #2017 of 5462 | 63rd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,173
Undergraduate enrollment
67.7%
Acceptance rate
1,138
SAT average
53.5%
150%-time completion
$40,867
10-yr median earnings
79.6%
First-year retention
How Converse University ranks in South Carolina
State rank among 78 reporting South Carolina colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Converse University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $40,867 | #31 of 78 | 60th |
| Average net price | $23,283 | #71 of 82 | 13th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 53.5% | #32 of 77 | 58th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,173 | #37 of 83 | 55th |
Highest former-student earnings in South Carolina
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical University of South Carolina | $88,420 | - |
| 2 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $72,085 | $20,723 |
| 3 | Clemson University | $71,513 | $22,253 |
| 4 | Wofford College | $68,964 | $18,732 |
| 5 | Furman University | $68,635 | $30,308 |
| 6 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $62,177 | $22,811 |
| 7 | Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach | $61,480 | $25,662 |
| 8 | Presbyterian College | $60,194 | $20,528 |
| 9 | College of Charleston | $56,416 | $18,960 |
| 10 | Erskine College | $53,459 | $16,525 |
| 11 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | $48,587 | $13,557 |
| 12 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $48,088 | $14,656 |
| 31 | Converse UniversityThis school | $40,867 | $23,283 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 67.7% |
| SAT Average | 1,138 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 500 – 620 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 510 – 630 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 19 – 26 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Converse University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$14,137 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$18,500 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$23,610 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$29,105 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Converse University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $25,240 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $25,240 |
| Average Net Price | $23,283 |
39.8%
Pell Grant Rate
61.0%
Federal Loan Rate
$27,000
Median Debt
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Converse University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $12,685 to $25,534 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +5.1%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$12,685
Highest year
$25,534
Most recent (2023)
$19,712
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $18,7642023 · $19,712
Over the same years, enrollment went +13.6% (744 → 845 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 43.2%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
International 8.8%
Student body at a glance
31.7%
First Generation
Outcomes
79.6%
Retention Rate
$33,110
Median Earnings (6yr)
53.3%
Earning Over $25K
66.5%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 53.5% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 79.6% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $33,110 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $40,867 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 53.3% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 66.5% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $27,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $286/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 66 | $50,001 | $55,503 | $25,683 |
| Master's | 5 | 67 | $48,383 | $57,212 | $29,413 |
Top programs at Converse University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Educational Administration…
Educational Administration and Supervision
$57,212 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$55,503 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof…
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$47,686 median earnings
- Psychology, General
Psychology, General
$44,498 median earnings
- Mental and Social Health S…
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
$40,250 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | 2 | $57,212 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 15 | $55,503 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | 27 | $47,686 | $35,076 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 | $44,498 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | 23 | $40,250 | - |
| Education, General | Master's | 4 | - | $23,749 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | 11 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 10 | - | $26,799 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | 7 | - | - |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | 4 | - | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | 12 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Converse University? ▼
Converse University is a private nonprofit institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The acceptance rate is 67.7%. The average SAT score is 1,138. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,173 students.
How much do Converse University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Converse University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $40,867 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $33,110.
How much does Converse University cost? ▼
The average net price at Converse University is $23,283. In-state tuition is $25,240 and out-of-state tuition is $25,240. Median student debt at graduation is $27,000.
What is the graduation rate at Converse University? ▼
Converse University has a 53.5% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 79.6%.
Is Converse University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Converse University is $27,000, while former students earn a median of $40,867 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 66% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 66.5% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $286.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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