Greenville University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	801
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Greenville, Illinois, Greenville University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Greenville University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Greenville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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, Greenville University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Greenville University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Greenville University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,810

Cost of attendance at Greenville University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,810

Cost of attendance at 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.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Greenville University received on average $20,383 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.

$20,383

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	74	48%	$4,909	$363,270
Other Federal Grant	74	48%	$5,864	$433,945
State Grant/Scholarships	48	31%	$4,865	$233,536
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	154	99%	$16,049	$2,471,514
Total Grant & Scholarships	154	99%	$20,383	$3,138,995

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of 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 Greenville University students is 48.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.7%.

48.5%

African American 43.3% 13 students
white 55.2% 95 students
unknown 37.5% 9 students
hispanic 24.0% 6 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Baseball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

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

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

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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