See COVID-19 campus updates, office hours and resources COVID-19 Updates > Converse University Home About Converse Converse at a Glance WE WILL Converse empowers our students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. We offer an environment where opinions are valued and supported with strong academic programs in the arts, sciences, and education, an uncommonly low student-faculty ratio and unique opportunities for student and faculty research. 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. Download our Quick Facts Sheet Opens new window History In 1964 Converse introduced co-ed graduate programs, including the Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) program, the first degree of its kind in South Carolina. In February 2020, Converse decided to expand its undergraduate residential program from single-gender to co-ed beginning in Fall 2020. On July 1, 2021, Converse College acknowledged its long-held university status with an official name change to Converse University, Students 1,394 total enrollment (747 undergraduate and 647 graduate) 29 states and 9 countries represented 11:1 faculty/student ratio ensures personal attention and mentoring Faculty 98% of full-time faculty hold the terminal degree in their fields 86% of courses are taught by full-time faculty 3 faculty members were named South Carolina Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation Academic Profile Over 45% rank in the top quarter of their graduating class Middle 50% SAT range: 970-1160; middle 50% ACT range: 21-26 60% graduation rate with 94% of graduates completing their degree in four years Academics More than 40 undergraduate majors merge the liberal arts and career-focused majors Options for double and self-designed majors – more than half of our students double major Graduate programs include: MIM, MLA, MMFT, MM, MAT, MFA, MEd, EdD and EdS degrees Five online graduate degrees (EdS, MEd, MIM) and one low-residency MFA graduate degree Five programs are offered at our alternate location at the University Center of Greenville (UCG), including the EdD Experiential Learning Converse students have the opportunity to participate in research, independent creative projects, service learning projects, internships or study travel 1/2 of Converse students are involved in research or independent creative projects. Our student researchers receive more SCICU funding than any other school in the state 1/2 of our students participate in service projects. 1/3 participate in study-travel to connect with global learning in Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia, North America and South America. Many receive study-travel scholarships. The Converse Guarantee Guarantee 1: We guarantee all undergraduate, full-time students will graduate from Converse in four years. We are committed to your success. If you don’t graduate in four years, the rest of your classes needed to complete your degree at Converse will be free*. Guarantee 2: We guarantee all students will be employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, or be eligible to return for a full year tuition-free*. Read more Valkyries Athletics Converse has 17 NCAA Division II teams including acrobatics & tumbling (emerging), field hockey, women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, softball, women’s swimming, and women’s volleyball, as well as men’s and women’s programs for basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, track & field. In addition, we offer coed programs in esports and IHSA equestrian. We are the only NCAA Division II athletic program in the Upstate, actively competing in Conference Carolinas. Our athletes rank 12th in the nation among Division II teams for their community service. Visit the athletics website Opens new window Women’s Teams Acrobatics & Tumbling Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Men’s Teams Basketball Cross Country Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball (Fall 2024) Co-ed Teams Equestrian (IHSA)* Esports* *Not a Division II sport Undergraduate Admissions October 1: Submit FAFSA May 1: Deposit deadline ARE YOU READY TO BE A GAME CHANGER? OPENS NEW WINDOW Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2021-2022 tuition and fees $19,500 Tuition $11,948 Room and Board WE FROZE TUITION FOR 2021-22! OPENS NEW WINDOW NEXT STEPS Visit Us Request Info Apply Now About Converse Our History Our Mission & Core Values Strategic Plan Converse at a Glance Valkyries Athletics Offices & Departments The Converse Community Campus Map Contact Us Main phone & switchboard: 864.596.9000 Mailing Address: Converse University 580 E. 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