Greenville University
Greenville University

Greenville University

Greenville, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded by the Free Methodist Church, Greenville University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college in southern Illinois. Greenville offers undergraduate degrees in over 50 academic majors as well as eleven 3-year degree-granting programs. As an evangelical institution, Greenville holds regular chapel services and sermons are archived as podcasts on the university website. For a break from academia, the university is a short distance from the town of Greenville, featuring restaurants, museums, and a local dairy creamery.

Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$21,366
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1076

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$21,366
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$30,598
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$30,598
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,658
Books and Supplies
$976
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,319
$30k - $48k
$16,781
$48k - $75k
$18,978
$75k - $110k
$22,103
$110k+
$28,964
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,664
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,393
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,168

 

Students receiving state aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5042
Students receiving federal aid
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,393
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,434
$30k - $48k
$27,437
$48k - $75k
$25,667
$75k - $110k
$19,197
$110k+
$18,830
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,973,810
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,361,855

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,884
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,125
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
61%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,341
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,702

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Free Methodist
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
94%
Acceptance Rate
1275
Students Applied
71%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
91
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
16%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1076
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
398
75th
587
Reading
25th
411
75th
622
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
27%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
11%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-345-4440
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,088
Total Number of Undergrads
948
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
73%
20-39 Students
22%
40-99 Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
51

Faculty Overview

0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
54%
46%
Residency
In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
31
Ethnicity
African American
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
7%
White
57%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
25
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
80%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
240
Total Female Athletes
122
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Greenville University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,900
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Chicago
Springfield
Nashville
Urbana
Top 5 Employers
Greenville University
State Farm ®
Caterpillar Inc.
Ameren
United States Air Force
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,125
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
If you don't know what a Liberal Arts college is, let me give it to you, how it's been shown to me. GC requires you to take a WIDE range of courses and then shows you how they're interconnected. Connections between health, religion, science, art, and languages. This helps you personally and professionally. Employers will like to see that graduates are both specialized in their area of study, as well as versatile and knowledgeable in in other areas.
Melanie from Harvard, IL
Greenville College has provided an environment that promotes learning and conversation. The small class sizes have allowed conversations in the classroom to explore depths that would more difficult to reach in a larger setting. I have been able to actually experience my field of study first hand (elementary education), within my first year of attending Greenville College. Honestly no matter how much you may learn in the classroom, being able to apply and practice what you learn in real life situations is the key. We go through high school feeling as though some of these lessons we go through do not apply, but Greenville College is definitely a Show and Tell college that allows you to take your knowledge and actually use it!
Imari from Fort Walton Beach, FL
The classes here at GC are great. The professors really care about each student and want to make learning an enjoyable and successful experience. I have learned so much in each class.
Meagan from Nokomis, IL
Small classes=increased learning, and at GC that's exactly what you get! The classes are small and involved, and the profs CARE! about your progress in their class. They challenge you to immerse yourself in the subject and to practice the course rather than just sit in class and do the homework. It's a challenge, but it makes for a well-rounded and enjoyable education overall.
Caitlin from Texico, IL
The profs at GC make you want to learn. They make it interesting and exciting. I've only been here a year and have learned far more than I expected I could in only a year. I've learned about Christ, about relationships and friendships, and I've learned things about myself I don't think I could have learned without the experiences they've given me.
Jessica from Petersburg, IL
Greenville College is an exceptional institution for students who are eager to learn and grow in both their academics and their faith. What makes Greenville unique is the community it provides for all those who step onto campus. The students are welcoming and expressive, the professors are accessible and generous, and the campus itself is full of life and joy for Christ.
Maci from Elgin, IL
Greenville College is an institution that has become a welcoming harbor to students, both freshman and veteran. Focused on building community between faculty and students as well as between students and students, Greenville implements excellence in all areas. Graduates employ their academic excellence and use their experience gained in hands-on classroom activities to make a lasting impact in the real world after school.
TMB
A welcoming, friendly place. The faculty and staff seem to genuinely care about helping you. The current students are also friendly and quick to lend a hand.
Katie from Pekin, IL
Greenville College has a great community, professors, and great academics. They are welcoming and understanding. I could not have picked a better school.
Sarah from East Peoria, IL
Because Greenville is on a smaller campus, it provides students with an opportunity to really get into our school work. There are many areas where we can relax and study. From the library to the beautiful field. Because the classrooms are not full a bunch of students you have the opportunity to locate the teachers and actually sit and talk with them about whats going on in the classroom. If that doesn't work then you can easily find a classmate and work with them. Education is a high priority at GC.
Mrs.Aloha from Honolulu, HI