Applying to Converse

Acceptance RateSAT Median
64.00% 1,110
Converse University's acceptance rate is 64.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,628 students applied and 1,682 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Converse.
Converse's acceptance rate is the 9th lowest among 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 23 at Converse. Converse's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Converse, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Converse University is 64.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.38%. 753 men and 1,845 women applied to Converse and 394 men and 1,275 women students were accepted.
Among them, 55 men and 168 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Converse.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Converse
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,6287531,84500
Admitted1,6823941,27500
Enrolled2255516800
Acceptance Rate 64.00%52.32%69.11%--
Yield 13.38%13.96%13.18%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Converse University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 68 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 35 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Converse.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 580 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 598 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Converse. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Converse University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Converse
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total103011101238
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580640
SAT Math510530598
ACT Composite212326
ACT Math172127
ACT English212325
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Converse University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 225 first-year students enrolled in Converse. The proportion of full-time students is 99.56% and part-time students is 0.44%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 24.44% and women students is 74.67%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Converse.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Converse
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2255516800
Full-time2245416800
Part-time11000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Converse. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Converse University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Converse Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Converse.
Admission Information for Applying to Converse
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://www.converse.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.converse.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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