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Converse University

Converse University

  • Private

Converse University: international tuition 35,716 USD per year, one-year total cost 55,646 USD, acceptance rate 67.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.

Converse may offer limited merit, athletic and talent scholarships to international students, and the top two merit tiers require a NACES-evaluated transcript. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile.

Getting in. The school admits 67.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–630, Math 500–620, ACT 19–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 55,646 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/3. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at Converse University?

International tuition is 35,716 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 55,646 USD.

Does Converse University offer scholarships for international students?

Merit scholarships are open to international students. Converse may offer limited merit, athletic and talent scholarships to international students, and the top two merit tiers require a NACES-evaluated transcript. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile.

What English scores does Converse University require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.

What is the acceptance rate at Converse University?

The acceptance rate is 67.7%.

Total cost / year
55,646 USD≈ ₫1.45B
tuition 35,716 USD
Aid for intl students
Yes
Merit YesNeed Unclear
Acceptance rate
67.7%
IELTSminimum
6.5
TOEFL79DET100
International students
8.8%
undergraduate
Programs
33 programs
Founded
1889
Students
1,787
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Regional counselor
Emily Karpinskiinternationally

Vietnamese community nearby

Spartanburg
about 60
0.2% of residents30 born in Vietnam
Spartanburg area
662
0.2% of residents314 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • Converse University2025Official

Contact

Address
Converse University, 580 E. Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
55,646 USD≈ ₫1.45B
International tuition
35,716 USD≈ ₫931M
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 70% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition35,716 USD≈ ₫931M
Mandatory fees450 USD≈ ₫11.7M
Housing & meals14,524 USD≈ ₫379M
Books & supplies620 USD≈ ₫16.2M
Personal1,850 USD≈ ₫48.2M
Transportation1,070 USD≈ ₫27.9M
Other itemsi1,416 USD≈ ₫36.9M
Total cost per year55,646 USD≈ ₫1.45B

This published amount combines tuition and fees for full-time undergraduate students.

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Merit for intl studentsi
Yes
Need-based for intli
Unclear
  • Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages don't say whether merit is considered automatically with the admission application or needs a separate form; the Net Cost Calculator using GPA and SAT/ACT is not enough to conclude.
  • Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions consider international applicants' ability to pay; it only requires proof of funds for the I-20.
  • Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page says CSS Profile or a separate international aid form is needed; the Declaration and Certification of Finances is for I-20 proof of funds, not for aid applications.

Scholarships at this school

Merit1Talent1
  • Converse University academic scholarships (tiered)MeritApplication method unclearSchool page

    International freshmen can be considered for academic scholarships, but the top two tiers require a NACES-evaluated transcript.

  • Converse University athletic and talent scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearTalentApplication method unclearSchool page

    The page only says limited scholarships may be based on athletics, talent and academics; it does not name this specific athletic and talent scholarship, so eligibility for international students is not confirmed.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
67.7%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
6.5
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800510–630
SATMath200800500–620
ACTcomposite13619–26

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6.5
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 79
DETDuolingo10160≥ 100
Conditional admission / English pathway
Offeredi

Application requirements

  • High-school transcriptiRequired
  • Proof of fundsRequired
  • SATACTNot required
  • English proficiencyRequired

How to apply

Apply via
online application

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTAbout typical
Middle half: 71–8080% of schools: 61–90

Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

Deadlines

Today 15/10
  1. Application priority date
    Applicationabout137days
  2. Enrollment deposit due
    Deposit+198 days

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

Your score
AP2-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ART 1112D DESIGN
AP3-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ART 112
APArt History3+3 cr
ART 201
APArt History4+6 cr
ART 201 and 202
APBiology3+4 cr
BIO 190
APCalculus AB4+4 cr
MTH 120
APCalculus BC3+4 cr
MTH 120
APCalculus BC4+7 cr
MTH 120 and 210
APChemistry3+4 cr
CHM 150
APChemistry5+8 cr
CHM 150 & 190
APComparative Government and Politics3+3 cr
POL 101
APComputer Science A3+4 cr
CSC201
APDrawing3+
APDrawing4+3 cr
Art Elective
APDrawing5+3 cr
ART 113
APEnglish Language and Composition3+3 cr
APEnglish Language and Composition4+3 cr
Eng 101
APEnglish Language and Composition5+6 cr
ENG 101 and 102
APEnglish Literature and Composition3+3 cr
APEnglish Literature and Composition4+3 cr
Eng 102
APEnglish Literature and Composition5+6 cr
ENG 101 and 102
APEnvironmental Science3+4 cr
GEP natural science credit
APEuropean History3+3 cr
HST 100
APEuropean History4+6 cr
HST 100 + history elective credit
APFrench Language and Culture3+3 cr
FRN 102
APFrench Language and Culture4+6 cr
FRN 102 and/or FRN 201 pending a placement test or oral interview
APGerman Language and Culture3+3 cr
GER 102
APGerman Language and Culture4+6 cr
GER 102 and/or 201 pending a placement test/oral interview.
APHuman Geography3+3 cr
Social science general education elective
APLatin3+0 cr
Language exemption only
APMacroeconomics3+3 cr
ECN 202
APMicroeconomics3+3 cr
ECN 201
APMusic Theory4+3 cr
MUT 101
APPhysics 13+4 cr
PHY 241
APPhysics 23+4 cr
PHY 242
APPhysics C: Electricity and Magnetism3+4 cr
PHY 252
APPhysics C: Mechanics3+4 cr
PHY 251
APPre-Calculus4+3 cr
MTH 110
APPsychology3+3 cr
PSY 100
APSpanish Language and Culture3+3 cr
SPN 102
APSpanish Language and Culture4+6 cr
SPN 102 and/or SPN 201 pending a placement exam or oral interview.
APSpanish Literature and Culture3+3 cr
SPN 102
APSpanish Literature and Culture4+6 cr
SPN 102 and/or SPN 201 pending a placement exam or oral interview.
APStatistics3+4 cr
MTH 113
APUnited States Government and Politics3+3 cr
POL101
APUnited States History3+3 cr
HST 201 or 202
APUnited States History4+6 cr
HST 201 and 202
APWorld History: Modern3+3 cr
General education non-Euro/non-Anglo course

48 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

33 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
40,867 USD≈ ₫1.07B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
33,110 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−1°C
Nights in January, days around 10°C
Warmest
33°C
Days in July, nights around 21°C
Days below 0°C a year
61 days
Snow
Feb
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1889
Campuses
2
Students
1,787
Undergraduates
1,173
International students
8.8% undergrad

Where the school is

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State South CarolinaSpartanburg, United States

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Academics & housing

Return for year 2
79.6%
Graduate within 6 years
61.5%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data