Greenville University

315 East College Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246

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https://www.greenville.edu/
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Main telephone 618-664-7100 Ext 7100
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Denomination Methodist
Date founded 1892
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area St. Louis
Campus size 50 acres
County Bond
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Number of full time, freshmen men 122
Number of full time, freshmen women 106
Total number of full time freshmen 228
Number of part time, freshmen men 1
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of part time freshmen 2
Total number of freshmen men 123
Total number of freshmen women 107
Total number of freshmen 230
Number of full time, undergraduate men 475
Number of full time, undergraduate women 384
Total number of full time undergraduates 859
Number of part time, undergraduate men 34
Number of part time, undergraduate women 55
Total number of part time undergraduates 89
Total number of undergraduate males 509
Total number of undergraduate females 439
Total number of undergraduate students 948
Number of male graduate students 67
Number of female graduate students 142
Total number of graduate students 209
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 576
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 581
Total enrollment 1,157
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian Less than 1%
Black 13%
Hispanic 7%
White 59%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 23%
Number of states and territories represented 30
Percentage of students from outside the US 13%
Number of countries represented 31
Percentage of students 25 or older 10%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 30 credits
In-state tuition $29,998
Out-of-state tuition $29,998
Fees $550
Books and supplies $900
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,048
Board and transportation (live with parents) $13,312
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Campus/location Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Senior citizens Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person David Kessinger
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 618-664-7108
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $25,019
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 82%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,879
Scholarship or grant $22,430
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $25,066
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 81%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,764
Scholarship or grant $22,016
Work study $2,795
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 191
Number of freshmen who received aid 170
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 652
Number of undergraduates who received aid 586
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 88%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $34,523
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Victoria Clark
Admissions contact title Chief Enrollment Officer
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-345-4440 Ext 4440
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 833
Number of male applicants accepted 764
Number of male applicants who enrolled 123
Number of female applicants 626
Number of female applicants accepted 611
Number of female applicants who enrolled 107
Total number of applicants 1,459
Total number of applicants accepted 1,375
Total number of applicants who enrolled 230
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school GPA (minimum) 2.25
High school GPA Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials English placement exam required of all International students
Other application materials Required for some students
Recommended exams SAT or ACT
High school GPA Not considered
Difficulty of high school courses Not considered
Standardized test scores Not considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Not considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Life long learning Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 45%
500 - 599 32%
600 - 699 13%
700 - 800 3%
SAT math
400 - 499 41%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 13%
ACT score
12 - 17 35%
18 - 23 38%
24 - 29 20%
30 - 36 7%
Average ACT score 22
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.28
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 76%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 47%
Between four and five years 9%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Academic calendar 4-1-4
Number of faculty on campus 64
Student faculty ratio 14:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement For all students
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Engineering Master's at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis
Nursing Master's at St. John College of Nursing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other Chiropractic with Logan College of Chiropractic
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program 13 members of the Christian College Consortium, 100 members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (39)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Ruby E. Dare Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Marching band Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 25
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Campus Activity Board, Panther Corps Marching Band, Greenville College Student Association, Habitat for Humanity, Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association
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Percentage of students who live on campus 67%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 60%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Men only, women only
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
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Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Was counseled by the career services office 70%
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Michelle Sussenbach
Grad admissions contact title Dean of Academic Services
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-345-4440 Ext 4440
Number of full time, male graduate students 42
Number of full time, female graduate students 119
Total number of full time graduate students 161
Number of part time, male graduate students 25
Number of part time, female graduate students 23
Total number of part time graduate students 48
Total number of male graduate students 67
Total number of female graduate students 142
Total number of graduate students 209
Number of undergraduate men 509
Number of undergraduate women 439
Total number of undergraduate students 948
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 576
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 581
Total enrollment 1,157
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $8,784
Out-of-state tuition* $8,784
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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