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Greenville College, established in 1855 as Almira College, was given its present name in 1892. A private, non-profit, four-year College of liberal arts located in Greenville, Illinois, it was an all-female Baptist School which is now affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Approximately 1200 students study at this institution.
Greenville College offers a number of under-graduate and graduate programs for study. The most popular courses are music, education and teaching, business, and management. The other departments are communication, biology, management, philosophy and religion, among others.
Greenville College engages in numerous sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball, among others. They have two clubs – the cheerleading and the dance team. They compete in the NCAA, division III as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The college is also affiliated with the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Greenville is found in Greenville, IL. Greenville is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Free Methodist identity. Greenville is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Greenville has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, business and management, and education and teaching.
Admission to Greenville is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
Greenville has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,528 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Greenville offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Greenville College transforms students for lives of character and service through a Christ-centered education in the liberating arts and sciences."
More complete details are provided below.
Greenville College
315 E. College Ave
Greenville, IL 62246-0159
General Phone: (618) 664-2800
http://www.greenville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 151 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, early childhood education, special ed, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, history teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 116 | organizational behavior, business management, marketing, accounting, MIS |
| Media | 29 | audiovisual tech, mass communication, public relations, media studies |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | history, liberal arts and sciences, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, speech and rhetoric |
| Religion and Philosophy | 25 | youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religion, philosophy, pastoral counseling, pastoral counseling and ministries |
| Music | 22 | various music studies, music management, music |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, environmental biology, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Greenville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 357 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 66 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Greenville had a total enrollment of 1,528 students (1,491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 57% |
| Missouri | 13% |
| California | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Greenville offers campus housing for 806 of its 1,491 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 868 | 689 | 79% | 305 | 44% |
| Men | 493 | 373 | 76% | 176 | 47% |
| Women | 375 | 316 | 84% | 129 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 568 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,428 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,428 |
| Room and board | $ 6,568 |
| Room charge | $ 3,136 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,432 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,824 |
Financial Aid:
Greenville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 168400)
Greenville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $59,933 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $50,672 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $51,545 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $57,777 | 6 | $55,739 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $59,480 | 3 | $63,380 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $55,181 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $48,474 | 13 | $46,192 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $52,416 | 19 | $49,665 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Greenville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Free Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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