North Greenville University Admissions

North Greenville University Admissions Overview:

North Greenville University, with an acceptance rate of 59%, is generally accessible to interest applicants. Those with a strong application and good grades have a decent chance of being admitted. Along with an application, students interested in North Greenville University will need to submit scores from the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. For complete requirements, timelines, and guidelines, be sure to visit the school's website, or get in touch with a member of the admissions office for more help. Also, consider making a visit to the campus, to see if the school would be a good fit for you.

Admissions Data (2016):

• North Greenville University Acceptance Rate: 59%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 620
  • SAT Math: 480 / 690
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 20 / 29
  • ACT English: 21 / 29
  • ACT Math: 20 / 29
  • ACT Writing: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • ACT comparison for South Carolina colleges

North Greenville University Description:

Established in 1891, North Greenville University (NGU) is a private Christian university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university takes its Christian identity seriously and keeps its focus on the person and work of Jesus, and the Bible is the foundation of the curriculum. The university offers faith-based liberal arts courses and believes that faith and academic excellent go hand-in-hand. Among undergraduates, majors in business, education, and Christian studies are most popular. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The campus is located in Tigerville, South Carolina, a small town situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Greenville and Asheville. In athletics, the NGU Crusaders compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association and the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. 

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,534 (2,341 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
• 82% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $17,594
• Books: $2,200 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,892
• Other Expenses: $4,314
• Total Cost: $34,000

North Greenville University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 49%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $15,165
  • Loans: $6,094

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Broadcast Media, Business Administration, Christian Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing, Psychology, Sport Management

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 44%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 57%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Intercollegiate Sports:

• Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Footbal, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

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