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North Greenville University

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Rural · 1,819 students
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$21,063
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$43,035
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Tigerville, South Carolina, North Greenville University is a private Christian institution best known for its unwavering commitment to integrating a biblical worldview into higher education. The university offers strong academic programs through its various colleges, with particular strengths in education, business administration, nursing, digital media, and Christian studies. Student life revolves around a tight-knit, Christ-centered community characterized by weekly chapel services, active NCAA Division II athletics, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A defining hallmark of NGU is its intentional focus on personal spiritual formation paired with career preparation, ensuring that faith is actively woven into every academic discipline.

Wikipedia:North Greenville University is a private Baptist college in Tigerville, South Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Location
Tigerville, SC, 29688-1892 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
153 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$25,800
Housing & food (on campus)$11,850
Books & supplies$2,240
Cost of attendance$42,034
Average net price$21,063
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$25,800
Housing & food (on campus)$11,850
Books & supplies$2,240
Cost of attendance$42,034
Average net price$21,063
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,947
$30–48k
$16,988
$48–75k
$20,704
$75–110k
$20,433
$110k+
$24,550
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 15% transferred · 29% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,173
10 yrs after entry$43,035
Debt
Median at graduation$23,082
Monthly payment$245
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.5k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1156
R 540–630 · M 520–610
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 20–28 · E 19–29 · M 17–26
SAT middle 50%: 1060–1240
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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$50,820
Independent
17%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
6%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,173
After 10 yrs
$43,035
Business Administration, Management and Operations45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods42
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities33
Biology, General24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Psychology, General16
Marketing13
Mathematics10
Journalism9
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology9
Communication and Media Studies8
Bible/Biblical Studies7
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication6
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$34M
Full-time faculty
67%
Faculty salary
$6,276/mo
Teaching spend
$8,393
per student
Federal loans
49%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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