North Greenville University is a private, Christian liberal arts university located in northern Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is governed by the South Carolina Baptist Convention and was founded in 1891. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. North Greenville University is organized into the following academic divisions:
North Greenville University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in intramural sports. The campus also hosts several student clubs and organizations including Student Alumni Association, Baptist Student Union (BSU), and Phi Beta Lambda National Business Society.
North Greenville University is located in a rural area, in Tigerville, SC. The school is officially a Southern Baptist school. North Greenville University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at North Greenville University often study media, drama and performing arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 498 to 693 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT.
The school offers classes to 2,094 students (2,088 full-time equivalent).
North Greenville University has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. North Greenville University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Division II Independents competitions. North Greenville University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road
Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
General Phone: (864) 977-7000
http://www.ngu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 92 | business management, marketing, accounting, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 64 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, general studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 54 | bible studies, missionary studies, youth ministry, religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching |
| Media | 31 | radio and television, journalism, mass communication, broadcast journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and fitness |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | stagecraft, drama |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music theory and composition, piano, voice |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for North Greenville University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 319 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, North Greenville University had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (2,088 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,477 | 884 | 60% | 516 | 58% |
| Men | 734 | 454 | 62% | 255 | 56% |
| Women | 743 | 430 | 58% | 261 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 498 | 693 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| 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 | $ 11,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,680 |
| Room and board | $ 6,720 |
| Room charge | $ 3,040 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,700 |
Financial Aid:
North Greenville University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 77 | 44 |
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 | academic year | 16 | $61,572 | 13 | $52,295 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $53,147 | 5 | $50,961 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $43,852 | 10 | $42,202 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $39,552 | 16 | $36,020 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $49,017 | 44 | $43,931 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division II Independents |
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 68 | 205 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Basketball | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Track | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 37 | 71 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Greenville University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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