Greenville University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Greenville University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,090 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1892 and is the only college located in Greenville, Illinois.

Greenville University is affiliated with Free Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Greenville University you can get your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
37
Greenville University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Criminal Justice, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Greenville University student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Greenville University is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Greenville University is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $30,000 a year. The additional fees at Greenville University not covered by tuition are nearly $600; this comes to $30,600 a year.

Read the details about Greenville University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,275 applications were submitted and 1,200 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Greenville University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Greenville University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Greenville University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Greenville University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $4,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Greenville University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Greenville University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Greenville University
315 E. College Ave.
Greenville, Illinois
62246, USA
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