2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,155
Net Price
82%
Admitted
15%
Enrolled
57%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Converse University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,440. In 2021, there were 31 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #22 in South Carolina and ranks #935 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
31
Total Enrollment
1,440
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Converse University
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South Carolina Rank
Combining ranking factors for 31 schools that offer psychology degrees in South Carolina, Converse University ranks #22.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Converse University ranks #935.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Converse University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| General Psychology | 16 | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 15 |
| Total Graduates | 16 | 15 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,353 students applied to the Converse University. The university admitted 82% and 15% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for South Carolina universities is 7,243. On average, all South Carolina institutions admit 72% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Converse University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all South Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Converse University is 57%, compared to 52% for all South Carolina universities.
Compare CU to South Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Converse University to the average of all South Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CU
2,353
Applicants
82%
Percent Admitted
15%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
SC Colleges
7,243
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 86 or 96% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 4 or 4% part-time faculty members employed at Converse University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 86 or 96%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CU
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
96%
Percent Full-Time
4%
Percent Part-Time
96%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
SC Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Converse University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $19,500, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,350.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,488 and the average cost for graduate fees is $210.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Converse University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Converse University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,948 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,648 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $19,500 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,350 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $36,498 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,488 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $210 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $7,698 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Converse University is $17,155. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Converse University to all South Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CU
$36,498
Cost to Attend
$14,319
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,155
Net Price
SC Colleges
$34,902
Cost to Attend
$14,809
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,675
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 173 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 672 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $14,319.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 672 | $14,319 |
| Pell Grants | 343 | $4,683 |
| Federal Student Loans | 473 | $6,743 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Converse University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CU
672
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
343
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
473
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
SC Colleges
3,389
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,195
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,862
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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