Founded:
1889

President:
Dr. Boone J. Hopkins

Location:
580 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, S.C. 29302

Phone:
(864) 596-9000

Website:
Converse.edu

About Us

Since 1889, Converse has been igniting the voices of students through education that prepares them “to see clearly, decide wisely and act justly.” Converse advances a culture of belonging and collaboration that ignites creativity, innovation, and transformation. Our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs launch passionate global citizens whose commitment, creativity and drive bring value to their professions and their communities.

Located in Spartanburg, SC, Converse is a close-knit community with an awesome belief in one another. With our uncommonly low 9:1 student-faculty ratio, our students experience a personalized education and the tools they need to be successful both today and in the future.

We value creativity, innovation, and transformation. Every student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning while at Converse—things like internships, student research, leadership development, community service and study-travel.

Quick Facts

• Ranked in the top 25 Best Regional Schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report
• Character: Private, doctoral university in Spartanburg, S.C., offering a distinctive undergraduate education and innovative programs for graduate study
• Students: 1,459 total enrollment (859 undergraduate and 600 graduate); 21 states and 37 countries represented
• Approximately 32% minority enrollment
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1, among the best in the nation, ensures personal attention and mentoring from professors, 98% of whom hold the highest degree attainable in their fields
• Academic Profile: Over 90% of entering students have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; middle 50% SAT range: 1000-1200; middle 50% ACT range: 20-26
• Hands-on Learning: 70% of graduating seniors complete an internship and nearly half are involved in independent research or creative projects; the Daniels Center for Leadership & Service links leadership opportunities with service learning on and off campus
• Athletics: NCAA Division II athletics programs in 19 sports, including acrobatics and tumbling, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s field hockey, women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field (indoor/outdoor), and women’s volleyball. Additionally, Converse hosts 3 co-ed sports teams: Esports, IHSA co-ed equestrian, and spirit squad
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: More than 90% of students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships with an average award of $18,500

Degrees and Majors

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science

Majors

Accounting
Art Education
Art History
Art Therapy
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration (concentrations in finance, human resources management, international business, marketing and sports management)
Chemistry
Child and Family Studies
Computer Science
Creative and Professional Writing
Dance
Data Science
Economics
Education (deaf and hard of hearing, early childhood, elementary, and special education)
Engineering (dual degree program offered in partnership with Clemson University)
English
Environmental studies
German studies
Healthcare administration
Hispanic studies
History
Individualized Major (self-designed)
Interior Design
Mathematics
Music – Contemporary Music and Media Applications
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance (voice, piano, wind instruments and strings)
Music Therapy
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Studio Art
Theatre

Career and Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
ROTC

Graduate Degree Programs

Educational Specialist
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Liberal Arts
Master of Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Music
Master in Management in Professional Leadership
Doctorate in Professional Leadership