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Greenville University

#1207 in US ranking Greenville, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$48,136
Tuition & fees
$32,200
Avg. aid
$22,941
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
771–1230
ACT range
16–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$40,943
1 yr after graduation

What does Greenville University offer in terms of athletics?

Greenville University competes in NCAA Division III varsity athletics and is associated with the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The NCAA affiliation is important to distinguish from a recreational sports listing: varsity teams have formal competition and eligibility rules.

Representative sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The conference arrangement for a particular sport may differ from the university's primary conference affiliation. Applicants interested in playing should check that team's current roster, schedule, recruiting process, and eligibility requirements. Club or recreational activities, where offered, provide a different level of commitment and should not be assumed to carry varsity status or athletic aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Greenville University?

Greenville University students have opportunities to participate in campus media, performing arts, and other organized activities outside class. Reported examples include a student-run newspaper and radio station, a theater group, choral groups, and a marching band.

These options serve different interests: a newspaper or radio role can provide hands-on media experience, while music and theater offer performance and production opportunities. Students looking for an academic, service, faith-based, or identity-focused group should consult the current student-organization directory and meeting schedule, since recognition and activity can change from year to year.

Who studies at Greenville University?

Greenville University reported total enrollment of 1,104 students. Its incoming population included 255 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 101 transfer-in students in the reported enrollment figures.

The age distribution skews toward traditional college ages: 355 enrolled students were 18 or 19, and another 363 were 20 or 21. The university also enrolled students in older age groups, so applicants should not assume every class or program has the same age mix. Reported geographic figures placed 57% of students in Illinois and 43% in other U.S. states.

In the reported race and ethnicity counts, 681 students were identified as White, 143 as Black or African American, and 83 as Hispanic or Latino. These figures describe enrollment categories, not students' individual backgrounds or experiences on campus.

How does student life look like at Greenville University?

Greenville University's student experience combines a small-campus setting with residential activities, creative groups, and access to student support. The reported enrollment of just over 1,100 gives a sense of scale, although students' routines will differ by program and whether they live on campus.

Students can seek personal or psychological counseling and use an on-campus health clinic, according to the reported campus services. Campus media and performing groups offer ways to participate beyond coursework. A prospective commuter, transfer student, or adult learner may want to check when activities and support offices operate, since an event scheduled around residential students may not fit every timetable.

What libraries are available to students at Greenville University?

The Ruby E. Dare Library is Greenville University's main campus library. It provides a place for study and academic research, and students can reserve study rooms.

For a research-heavy assignment, students should check the library's current catalog and database access, as well as how to obtain help finding and evaluating sources. Library space is not reported as open around the clock, so late-night study plans should account for posted hours and the availability of other campus spaces.

Greenville University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1104

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

254

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Veterans affair office

No

Greenville University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 986
Graduate: 118

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 936
Part-time: 168

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 98
Men: 156

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 83
Black or African American: 143
White: 681
Asian: 10
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 48
Unknown: 16

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Greenville University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cheerleading

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Golf

Both––

Gymnastics

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

WomenMen–

Weight lifting

Both––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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