Student Diversity and Outcomes
Below is the self-identified race/ethnicity breakdown of undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2020.
| Full-Time Undergraduate Students | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Nonresident alien | 3.30% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black or African American | 14.40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.30% |
| White | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Students | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Nonresident alien | 0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black or African American | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 24% |
Pell Grant Recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year comprised 49% of all full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2020.
Outcomes
Retention Rates
The retention rate of full-time, first-time degree-seeking Fall 2019 entering traditional students who were still enrolled in Fall 2020 is 60%.
Graduation Rates
The graduation rate for students who entered Converse in Fall 2014 and graduated within 150% of the normal completion time of 4 years is 48%. Below is the self-identified race/ethnicity breakdown of these students
| Students | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Nonresident alien | 0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black or African American | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 80% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 0% |
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