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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 440 to 590 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
North Greenville University offers classes to 2,094 students (1,919 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Division II Independents competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
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] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 82 | liberal arts and sciences, English, general studies, history, economics |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, marketing, international business, accounting, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 43 | religion, missionary studies, youth ministry, religious music, Christian studies |
| Media | 25 | radio and television, journalism, mass communication, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | stagecraft |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
| Music | 0 | piano, voice, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for North Greenville University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 304 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 3 |
In 2007, North Greenville University had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (1,919 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (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 | 1,373 | 1,031 | 75% | 517 | 50% |
| Men | 685 | 516 | 75% | 261 | 51% |
| Women | 688 | 515 | 75% | 256 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| 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 | $ 11,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,180 |
| Room and board | $ 6,420 |
| Room charge | $ 2,920 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
North Greenville University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $55,257 | 12 | $50,792 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $50,755 | 4 | $48,866 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,419 | 9 | $40,325 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $37,576 | 13 | $32,816 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $46,818 | 38 | $41,960 |
*: 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
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
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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