Converse University
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Private
Converse University admitted 64% of 2,628 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1030–1238 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 47% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Converse University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Converse University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,170 a year. After grants, students paid $19,438 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Converse University’s acceptance rate?
Converse University admitted 64% of applicants: 1,682 of 2,628 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Converse University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Converse University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1030 to 1238, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Converse University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Converse University have supplemental essays?
No. Converse University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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