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About Greenville University

private liberal artssmall class sizesfaith based missionhigh acceptance ratemasters level programs

Greenville University is a private university in Greenville, IL, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and faith based mission. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Greenville is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 230 students each year. Greenville is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 809–1209, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Greenville offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,109 per year; the sticker price of $43,692 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Greenville University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
1009
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 809 – 1209 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 15 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Greenville University

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Essay Strategy
Greenville University is a Christian liberal arts school with a clear faith mission, so if your personal statement or supplemental responses can authentically speak to how your faith or values connect with a learning community rooted in Christian commitment, that alignment will resonate with admissions readers.
Demonstrated Interest
Greenville is a small, tight-knit campus in a small Illinois town, so visiting in person or attending a virtual event lets you speak specifically in your application about programs or community aspects you connected with, which matters at schools where community fit is central.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Greenville University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$19.2k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$15.3k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$14.0k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$44k/yr$24.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
859
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

59%White
14%Black / African American
13%International
8%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender53% Men · 47% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status87% Citizens and Immigrants · 13% International
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