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North Greenville University

North Greenville University

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:

  • College of Business
  • College of Christian Studies
  • College of Education
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Science and Math

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.

Overview of North Greenville University

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.

Areas of Study

Students at North Greenville University often study media, drama and performing arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.

North Greenville University Selectivity

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.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,094 students (2,088 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Greenville University

North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road
Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
General Phone: (864) 977-7000
http://www.ngu.edu

North Greenville University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management92business management, marketing, accounting, international business
Liberal Arts64liberal arts and sciences, English, history, general studies
Religion And Philosophy54bible studies, missionary studies, youth ministry, religious music
Education And Teaching43early childhood education, elementary school teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching
Media31radio and television, journalism, mass communication, broadcast journalism
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy21sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and fitness
Therapy And Counseling17psychology
Mathematics11mathematics
Science10biology
Drama And Performing Arts10stagecraft, drama
Music5music performance, music theory and composition, piano, voice
Fine Arts0fine arts

Number of programs and degrees for North Greenville University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree31935
Master's degree332
Associate's degree63

Student Body

In 2007-2008, North Greenville University had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (2,088 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men49%
Women51%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate94%
Graduate6%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White80%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1942%
20-2130%
22-2413%
25-294%
30-342%
35-391%
40-491%
50-641%
65+0%

North Greenville University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time72 %
Part-Time100 %

North Greenville University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,47788460%51658%
Men73445462%25556%
Women74343058%26161%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal498693
SAT Math480640
ACT Verbal2130
ACT Math2130
ACT Composite2129

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT100%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT72%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

North Greenville University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

North Greenville University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7744

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year16$61,57213$52,295
Associate professoracademic year22$53,1475$50,961
Assistant professoracademic year18$43,85210$42,202
Instructoracademic year21$39,55216$36,020
All faculty totalacademic year77$49,01744$43,931

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

North Greenville University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballDivision II Independents
BasketballDivision II Independents
BaseballDivision II Independents
TrackDivision II Independents

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total13768205
Football57057
Basketball141731
Track111425
Baseball21021
All Other Sports343771

North Greenville University Degree Programs (2007)

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

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

North Greenville University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Greenville University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%North Greenville University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%North Greenville University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%North Greenville University % of degrees in media
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%North Greenville University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%North Greenville University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%North Greenville University % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%North Greenville University % of degrees in drama and performing arts
% of degrees in mathematics
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%North Greenville University % of degrees in mathematics
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%North Greenville University Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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