Converse University Acceptance Rate
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,628
- Admitted
- 1,682
- Yield
- 13.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Converse University's acceptance rate has risen from 53.5% in 2014–15 to 64% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,679 to 2,628 (+57%) over that period.
Its 64% rate makes Converse University more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69.1% for women vs 52.3% for men, a 16.8-point gap). Converse University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 13.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,679 | 898 | 53.5% | 237 |
| 2015–16 | 1,316 | 760 | 57.8% | 217 |
| 2016–17 | 1,359 | 821 | 60.4% | 229 |
| 2017–18 | 1,496 | 1,066 | 71.3% | 264 |
| 2018–19 | 1,808 | 1,058 | 58.5% | 209 |
| 2019–20 | 1,163 | 1,039 | 89.3% | 251 |
| 2020–21 | 1,720 | 1,418 | 82.4% | 186 |
| 2021–22 | 2,353 | 1,929 | 82% | 296 |
| 2022–23 | 2,917 | 1,621 | 55.6% | 225 |
| 2023–24 | 2,628 | 1,682 | 64% | 225 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,845 | 1,275 | 69.1% |
| Men | 753 | 394 | 52.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–640 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 510–598 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 16% |
How Converse University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Converse University's acceptance rate?
Converse University's acceptance rate is 64% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,682 admitted of 2,628 applicants).
Is Converse University test optional?
Converse University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Converse University?
Converse University received 2,628 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,682.
What SAT score do you need for Converse University?
Admitted students at Converse University typically scored 520–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–598 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Converse University getting harder to get into?
Converse University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.5% in 2014–15 to 64% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.converse.edu/.