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  Converse College
580 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 293020006
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(864) 596-9051 Ext.
(864) 596-9019 Ext.
(864) 596-9040 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 1,981 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$40.00

About this School
Converse College is a women's college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was founded in 1889 by Dexter Edgar Converse.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$23,344$22,234$21,176
Out of State$23,344$22,234$21,176
Books and Supplies$855$855$750
On-Campus
Room and board$7,190$6,848$6,460
Other Expenses$2,460$2,460$2,100
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 24% $3,647
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 53% $6,522
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 92% $12,824
Loans to students 48% $3,918
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Voice and Opera
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Voice and Opera: A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement...

Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. ...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other se...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, f...

Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific ...

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural ...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public...

Bachelor degree
Piano and Organ
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Piano and Organ: A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, r...

Bachelor degree
Music
Other
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Theory and Composition
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, c...

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Music Management and Merchandising
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music Management and Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; ev...

Bachelor degree
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Music History, Literature, and Theory: A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathema...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science: A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.

Bachelor degree
Interior Design
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications draf...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...

Bachelor degree
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: Any instructional program in Germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics not listed above, including languages such as Old Saxon, Gothic, Frisian, Luxembourgetsch, Yiddish, Afrikaans, Icelandic, Old Norse, and Faeroese.

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and ...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, scienc...

Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementary...

Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, texti...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...

Bachelor degree
Educational Administration and Supervision
Other
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed in the Educational Administration and Supervision, General category.

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with mental disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Inclu...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. ...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such...

Bachelor degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with hearing impairments including deafness which adversely affect their educational performance, and that may prepare individuals to teach such s...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed p...

Bachelor degree
Creative Writing
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardwar...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Bachelor degree
Business + Managerial Economics
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Business + Managerial Economics: A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, ...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologic...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic ...

Bachelor degree
Art Therapy + Therapist
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Art Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use drawing and other art media forms to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental, or physical disord...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art History
Criticism and Conservation
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Art History, Criticism and Conservation: A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connois...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Applied Mathematics
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Applied Mathematics: A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave ...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

Master's degree
Voice and Opera
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Voice and Opera: A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. ...

Master's degree
Sociology
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, f...

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific ...

Master's degree
Political Science and Government
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public...

Master's degree
Piano and Organ
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Piano and Organ: A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, r...

Master's degree
Music
Other
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.

Master's degree
Music
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Music Performance
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Master's degree
History
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...

Master's degree
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that m...

Master's degree
Educational Administration and Supervision
Other
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed in the Educational Administration and Supervision, General category.

Master's degree
Education
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social founda...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Education + Teaching of the Gifted and Talented: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults exhibiting exceptional intellectual, psychomotor or artistic talent or potential, or who exhibit exceptional maturity or social leadership talents, and t...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Education + Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. ...

Master's degree
Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Education + Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities: A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with specific learning disabilities which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such...

Master's degree
Economics
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Art Teacher Education
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Master's degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Post-Master's certificate Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the cont...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Elementary Education and Teaching
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Post-Master's certificate Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education ...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration
General
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Post-Master's certificate Educational Leadership and Administration, General: A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, ...

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Educational Administration and Supervision
Other
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Post-Master's certificate Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: Any instructional program in education administration and supervision not listed in the Educational Administration and Supervision, General category.

Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Curriculum and Instruction
Converse College

General Description for:
Converse College Post-Master's certificate Curriculum and Instruction: A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, in...

 
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