Description

The primary mission of Converse College, founded in 1889, is the liberal education of undergraduate women in a residential setting. Converse reaffirms the founder’s original conviction that a small undergraduate residential college of the liberal arts is a uniquely powerful environment for developing the talents of women. As a community of scholars, where students and faculty pursue excellence and collaborate in the search for truth, Converse develops in students scholarly excellence, personal honor, confidence, and skills to be life-long learners. The College draws much of its character from its Christian heritage and welcomes students of all faiths. Converse expands its mission by offering graduate degrees and other programs for women and men. Ultimately, graduates embody the qualities of a Converse education as they assume roles of leadership, service, and citizenship.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

All Stars

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$25,230

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,230

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,573

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
735
Freshman Class
157
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,573

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
46%
Graduate
54%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
75%
Out-of-State
25%

Gender of Students

Women
100%
Men
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
11%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
71%
Latino
3%
Other
14%

Students State Origin

South Carolina
75%
North Carolina
6%
Georgia
4%
Florida
2%
California
1%
Other
12%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%