Greenville University
315 East College Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246
Greenville, IL 62246
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https://www.greenville.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 618-664-7100 |
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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, Missouri |
| Campus size | 100 acres |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 156 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 98 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 254 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 99 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 491 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 413 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 904 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 32 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 50 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 82 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 523 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 463 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 986 |
| Total enrollment | 986 |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 61% |
| 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 | 30% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 36 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 12% |
| Number of countries represented | 27 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
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| Financial aid contact person | David Kessinger |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| 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 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $29,706 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 77% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $2,933 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,141 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $27,910 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 76% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,679 |
| Scholarship or grant | $25,100 |
| Work study | $1,909 |
| * "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 | 226 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 191 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 715 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 602 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 69% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $37,117 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | 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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Victoria Clark |
| Admissions contact title | Chief Enrollment Officer |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-345-4440 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 936 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 910 |
| Number of female applicants | 818 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 803 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 99 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,754 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,713 |
| 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 transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | 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 |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 71% |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| 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 |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (25) |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Ruby E. Dare Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 95% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 70% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Michelle Sussenbach |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean of Academic Services |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-345-4440 Ext 4440 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 523 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 463 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 986 |
| Total enrollment | 986 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 12 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $8,784 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $8,784 |
| Fees | $149 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12 credit hours per year.) |