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North Greenville University

#939 in US ranking Tigerville, SC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$43,689
Tuition & fees
$26,820
Avg. aid
$18,574
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
67%
SAT range
1060–1240
ACT range
20–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$37,760
1 yr after graduation

What does North Greenville University offer in terms of athletics?

North Greenville University's varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II, primarily in Conference Carolinas. That varsity affiliation is separate from recreational or informal sports participation, and not every sport a student might play is necessarily an NCAA team at NGU.

Representative varsity opportunities include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Students interested in competing should verify the current team roster and recruiting process with the relevant coach. Those looking mainly for exercise or casual competition should check current recreation and intramural offerings instead; varsity participation and access to athletic aid should not be assumed from a general list of sports.

What student groups and Associations are available at North Greenville University?

North Greenville University students can participate in organizations built around faith, identity, ideas, media, and shared interests. Listed examples include Abide Ministries, the Black Student Union, BRASA Organization, Mountain Laurel Magazine, and Young Americans for Freedom.

A publication such as Mountain Laurel Magazine offers a different kind of involvement from a discussion-based or service-oriented group. The university also reports student-run newspaper, radio, and television opportunities, along with drama and choral activities. Because organizations can change from year to year, students seeking a specific group should check its current recognition and activity before relying on an older directory.

Who studies at North Greenville University?

North Greenville University reported 2,304 enrolled students in its 2024-25 institutional figures. Its student body includes traditional-age undergraduates as well as transfer and older students, though the largest reported age groups were 18-19 and 20-21.

About 72% of students were from South Carolina, while about 27% came from other U.S. states. International students accounted for about 1%. The reported entering populations included 484 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 159 transfer-in students; those are entry categories, not the size of the entire undergraduate body.

These figures help describe the university's scale and geographic mix but do not establish what any particular classroom or program will look like. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 13 to 1; that institution-wide ratio is not a promise that every class has 13 students.

How does student life look like at North Greenville University?

Student life at North Greenville University combines a residential campus experience with the activities and expectations of a Christian institution. With a reported 62% of students living on campus and 38% commuting, students may experience campus programming differently depending on their schedules and travel time.

Beyond classes, students can connect through performances, student media, organized activities, and campus events. The university reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling among its student services. New students should find out how to access those services, how orientation works for their applicant category, and which activities meet outside standard class hours - especially if they plan to commute or work.

What libraries are available to students at North Greenville University?

Hester Memorial Library is North Greenville University's main campus library. It is a starting point for course research, academic materials, and access to library-supported study resources.

Students should check the library's current catalog and service information for databases, research help, borrowing rules, and access from off campus. Reported library information does not indicate round-the-clock study areas, so students who depend on late-night space should verify current opening hours, particularly during examinations and university breaks.

North Greenville University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2304

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

463

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

131 full time, 104 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

North Greenville University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,020
Graduate: 284

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,994
Part-time: 310

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 230
Men: 233

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 118
Black or African American: 190
White: 1,263
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 17
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 61
Unknown: 130

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

North 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–Men

Basketball

BothBothMen

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Field hockey

–Both–

Football

MenBothMen

Golf

Both–Men

Lacrosse

Both–Men

Soccer

BothBothWomen

Softball

WomenBoth–

Tennis

Both–Men

Track and field

Both–Men

Ultimate Frisbee

–BothWomen

Volleyball

Both–Men

Data 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.

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