
North Greenville University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it is distinct from any specialized accreditation that may apply to an individual degree.
Accreditation is an important factor in eligibility for federal student aid and in how other institutions initially assess coursework. It does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. Likewise, students pursuing professions with licensing rules should confirm whether their specific NGU program meets the requirements of the state where they intend to practice. SACSCOC accreditation alone does not answer every program-specific licensing question.
First-year applicants to North Greenville University generally apply with evidence of high school completion or an equivalent credential and academic information for admissions review. NGU is not an open-admission institution: in its reported first-year admissions figures, it admitted about 67% of applicants.
Secondary-school GPA is a required admissions consideration in the 2024-25 institutional reporting. SAT and ACT scores were considered but not required, so applicants should not mistake the scores of students who submitted them for a minimum threshold. Among enrolled first-year students who reported scores, the median SAT composite was 1095 and the median ACT composite was 22; relatively few enrolled students submitted either test.
Requirements can differ for transfer, graduate, international, and specialized-program applicants. In particular, an applicant educated outside the United States should confirm which records and English-proficiency evidence apply. Before submitting an application, check the current admissions instructions for transcript procedures, any program-specific materials, and the deadline associated with the intended entry term.
North Greenville University's reported undergraduate application fee for 2024-25 was $35. That is an application charge, not a tuition payment or an enrollment deposit.
Applicants should check the current application form before paying: fees and waiver procedures can change and may differ by applicant type or application route. A student seeking a fee waiver should establish eligibility and obtain the required instructions before submission, rather than assume the charge can be reversed afterward.
Army ROTC is reported as an option for North Greenville University students through a cooperating host institution, rather than as a branch unit based at NGU. Participation through another institution may add travel and scheduling considerations to a student's degree plan.
Prospective cadets should confirm the current host arrangement, course registration process, transportation expectations, and whether required military-science classes fit their academic schedule. ROTC participation and ROTC scholarships have different eligibility rules; accepting a scholarship or commissioning can carry a military service obligation. Students should obtain those terms from the administering Army ROTC program before committing.
North Greenville University generally accepts eligible transfer coursework from other accredited institutions and reports transfer entry options in fall, spring, and summer. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of a particular course toward a degree are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from colleges attended and to follow any high school-record requirements that apply to their circumstances. A prior course may transfer as credit without satisfying a requirement in the chosen major. That distinction is particularly important in sequenced programs, where missing one prerequisite can delay later courses.
Before enrolling, request an official evaluation showing not only how many credits NGU accepts, but how they apply to general education, major, and elective requirements. Applicants should also check the current catalog for minimum credits that must be completed at NGU and for any program-specific transfer restrictions.
Students interested in international study should determine which North Greenville University opportunities are available for their major and intended travel term. A trip with an international component is not necessarily the same as a semester of degree-applicable study abroad.
The key planning questions are who awards the academic credit, whether courses receive advance approval toward the NGU degree, and how participation affects financial aid. Students should also budget separately for travel, passports, insurance, and expenses not included in a program charge. Those details matter especially in majors with tightly prescribed course sequences or required placements.
32% of admitted students enrolled (566 of 1,754)
Regular application deadline
August 15Application fee
$35Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoMedian composite SAT score
1095Median composite ACT score
22Percent of students submitting ACT scores
13%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
25%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Considered but not requiredSecondary school record
Neither required nor recommendedCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Considered but not requiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
NoDisabilities services
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
YesApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 2, 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.