North Greenville University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6290 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1760 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1673 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,944
- Graduates
- 275
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 63% and is among the top 25% 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 | 63% | 68% | 59% |
| Applicants | 3,243 | 1,331 | 1,912 |
| Admissions | 2,036 | 901 | 1,135 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 429 | 208 | 221 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 3 | 6 |
683 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
489 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in North Greenville University are 1010-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in North Greenville University are 22-28 (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 | 1478 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 283 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 213 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 119 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 40 (2%) |
| Asian | 19 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Greenville University is $20,264 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 | $18,890 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,746 |
| $48-75K | $18,576 |
| $75-110K | $21,681 |
| $110K+ | $23,740 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,500 | $11,094 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,500 | $11,094 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,500 | $11,094 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $380 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $380 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,382 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,240 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,270 |
North Greenville University majors
North Greenville University has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 101 master's across 9 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at North Greenville University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 37 | |
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 9 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Executive & Career Coaching | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 328 | 101 | 12 |
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% | 48% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Greenville University has published 97 scientific papers with 590 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 13 | 72 |
Notable alumni
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Steven Furtick
- Occupations
- songwriterpastor
- Biography
-
Larry Stevens Furtick Jr., known professionally as Steven Furtick, is an American evangelical Christian pastor, author, 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
- film actorexecutive producertelevision actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
James Edward Costa is an American actor, voice actor, writer and director. 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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Freddie Martino
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Freddie Martino is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at North Greenville University and attended North High School in North, South Carolina. He was a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Apollos, Arizona Hotshots, Tampa Bay Vipers, and Dallas Renegades.
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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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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
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- 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 | 408 |
| 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 |