Converse University

Converse University is a private college located on a 70-acre urban campus in Spartanburg. It offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and about 30 graduate degree options across multiple disciplines.

The institution was founded in 1889 by Spartanburg residents and began as a women's college. Over time it evolved into a coeducational university with expanded academic programs.

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences prepares students through academic programs while maintaining small class sizes of 12 students per professor.

Students work in modern facilities equipped with advanced resources and gain hands-on experience through internships and research projects. The campus features various areas designed for academic study and student life.

The campus Historic District contains eight buildings from 1891 to 1915 featuring Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture. These older structures form the historical core within the modern university.

Location: Spartanburg

Inception: 1889

Industry: higher education

Address: 580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC, 29302-0006

Website: http://converse.edu

GPS coordinates: 34.95460,-81.91710

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:01