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North Greenville University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,240
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, North Greenville University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Greenville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, North Greenville University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at North Greenville University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Greenville University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,470

Cost of attendance at North Greenville University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,470

Cost of attendance at North Greenville University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at North Greenville University received on average $19,431 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,431
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 146 38% $4,701 $686,366
Other Federal Grant 146 38% $5,018 $732,666
State Grant/Scholarships 258 68% $6,921 $1,785,550
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 380 100% $12,804 $4,865,555
Total Grant & Scholarships 380 100% $19,431 $7,383,771

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Greenville University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Greenville University students is 57.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.8%.

57.3%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 35.6% 16 students
  • white 58.4% 233 students
  • unknown 82.0% 32 students
  • hispanic 52.6% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 47.1% 8 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Gulf South Conference
  • Baseball Conference Carolinas
  • Basketball Conference Carolinas
  • Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Greenville University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Greenville University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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