North Greenville University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6266 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
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,839
- Graduates
- 286
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 77% | 75% |
| Applicants | 2,197 | 1,067 | 1,130 |
| Admissions | 1,671 | 823 | 848 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 489 | 258 | 231 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 8 | 8 |
501 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
347 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 | 1345 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 404 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 92 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (2%) |
| Asian | 17 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend North Greenville University is $11,705 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 | $13,037 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,620 |
| $48-75K | $12,456 |
| $75-110K | $13,058 |
| $110K+ | $21,291 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,590 | $12,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,590 | $12,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,590 | $12,220 |
| Fee in-district | $380 | |
| Fee in-state | $380 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $380 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,240 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
North Greenville University majors
North Greenville University has granted 381 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 96 master's across 7 programs, and 18 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 | 29 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 38 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 15 | ||
| General Studies | 15 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 10 | ||
| Executive & Career Coaching | 9 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | 5 | |
| Youth Ministry | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 381 | 96 | 18 |
North Greenville University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 42% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
North Greenville University has published 76 scientific papers with 410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 | 2 | 11 |
| 2009 | 2 | 18 |
| 2010 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| 2015 | 3 | 10 |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 | 26 |
| 2019 | 4 | 34 |
| 2020 | 10 | 44 |
| 2021 | 15 | 43 |
| 2022 | 10 | 38 |
| 2023 | 5 | 36 |
Notable alumni
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Steven Furtick
- Occupations
- pastorsongwriter
- Biography
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Larry Stevens Furtick Jr. is an American Baptist evangelical Christian pastor, author, and composer of Elevation Worship. He is the founder and senior pastor of Elevation Church, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jamie Costa
- Occupations
- television actorexecutive producerfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
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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
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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
- player of American football
- Biography
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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
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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
- player of American football
- Biography
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Clayton Holmes is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft. He played college football at Carson-Newman College.
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Albert Watson
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
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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 | 415 |
| 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 |