North Greenville University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6184 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1706 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1619 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 2,020
- Graduates
- 284
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ngu.edu
North Greenville University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
North Greenville University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 70% | 64% |
| Applicants | 2,631 | 1,205 | 1,426 |
| Admissions | 1,754 | 844 | 910 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 560 | 272 | 288 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
669 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
476 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
133 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Greenville University are 1060-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Greenville University are 20-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1572 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 235 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 218 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 125 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 83 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (2%) |
| Asian | 20 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Greenville University is $21,346 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,947 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,988 |
| $48-75K | $20,704 |
| $75-110K | $20,433 |
| $110K+ | $24,550 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,600 | $12,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,600 | $12,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,600 | $12,840 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $440 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $440 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $440 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,240 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,450 |
North Greenville University majors
North Greenville University has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 114 master's across 9 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Greenville University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 21 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 36 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | 5 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 19 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| General Studies | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Executive & Career Coaching | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 7 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 305 | 114 | 18 |
North Greenville University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 46% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Greenville University has published 104 scientific papers with 655 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 15 |
| 2008 | 2 | 13 |
| 2009 | 2 | 16 |
| 2010 | 3 | 14 |
| 2011 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | 5 | 14 |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 |
| 2017 | 6 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 | 37 |
| 2019 | 5 | 47 |
| 2020 | 10 | 51 |
| 2021 | 15 | 54 |
| 2022 | 10 | 55 |
| 2023 | 8 | 42 |
| 2024 | 15 | 75 |
| 2025 | 6 | 78 |
Notable alumni
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Steven Furtick
- Occupations
- songwriterpastor
- Biography
-
Larry Stevens Furtick Jr., known professionally as Steven Furtick, is an American pastor, author, singer, and composer of Elevation Worship. He is the founder and general overseer of Elevation Church, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jamie Costa
- Occupations
- executive producertelevision actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Edward Costa is an American actor. He gained international attention for his impersonation of Robin Williams. He made his film debut in the crime-thriller film, Bring Him to Me.
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Chris Sligh
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Charles Christopher Sligh is an American singer, songwriter, producer and pastor who was a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol, finishing in tenth place. He has released 14 albums since 2001 as a solo artist, with his band Half Past Forever or with his former church's musical entity, Shoreline Music. He also starred in October Baby.
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John Michael McConnell
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
J. Michael "Mike" McConnell is a former vice admiral in the United States Navy. He served as Director of the National Security Agency from 1992 to 1996 and as the United States Director of National Intelligence from February 2007 to January 2009 during the Bush administration and first week of the Obama administration. As of January 2024, he is the Vice Chairman at Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Freddie Martino
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Freddie Martino Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Greenville Crusaders. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Orlando Apollos, Arizona Hotshots, Tampa Bay Vipers, and Dallas Renegades.
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Clayton Holmes
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Clayton Holmes is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft. He played college football at Carson-Newman College.
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Albert Watson
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Albert William Watson was an American politician, a Democrat-turned-Republican state and U.S. representative from South Carolina. He is best known for his losing 1970 campaign for governor of South Carolina, which has been described as the last high-profile, openly segregationist campaign in American politics.
General info
| Alternative names | NGU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Motto | Christ Makes The Difference |
| Colors | red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 414 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7801 N. Tigerville Road Tigerville, South Carolina, 29688-1892 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8649777000 |