Greenville University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1076
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,088
Total Number of Undergrads
948
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $10,658 |
| Books and Supplies | $976 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$22,664
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,393
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,168
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
25
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
80%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Chicago
Springfield
Nashville
Urbana
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
46%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,900
What Students Are Saying
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
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