About North Greenville University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,578
Website
www.ngu.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Southern Baptist
On Campus Housing
Yes
North Greenville University is a private for-profit liberal arts institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. NGU is a Christ-centered community which was founded on October 14, 1891. Presently, the university awards more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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The vision of the university is to provide each student with an outstanding education in an authentic Christian background for a prosperous life of service.
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The institutional accreditation is done by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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University's acceptance rate is 59%. The total student population is 2,534 with 2,016 full-timers and 518 part-timers.
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The student-faculty ratio is 14:1 and the total graduation rate is 57%.
Online Education at North Greenville University
The university provides online, on-campus and virtual classes to provide students with the most enhanced learning atmosphere. It provides the choice to select the education experience based on a student's interest. The programs are flexible which allows the students to complete their degree fully online if required.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
Some of the student reviews are given below.
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The campus is very attractive and beautiful, there are a lot of dining options inside and outside the campus. There is an opportunity for the devotees to attend the chapel.
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Classes are small and the faculties give individual attention to each student in the classroom. The university is christ oriented but still, students from all over the world are welcomed. The academics are a little challenging but very much efficient. The internship opportunities provided helps the student gain work-related knowledge and hands-on experience.
Rankings
Following are the rankings given by US News and World Report.
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NGU ranks 78th in 'Regional Universities-South'.
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It ranks 184th in 'Best Online Bachelor's Programs'.
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It ranks between 120 to 158 in 'Best Online Graduate Business Programs'.
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It ranks between 205 to 267 in Best Online MBA Programs
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
850 - 1320
ACT Range
21 - 30
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,111
Average Annual Cost
$19,750
Books And Supplies
$2,244
Room And Board
$10,240
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,448
Total One Year Cost
$36,682
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to NGU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $39,247. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($21,120), books and supplies ($2,244), room and boarding ($10,240), and budget for other expenses ($5,318). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
73%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
72 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
48 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
44 Graduates
Journalism
33 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
29 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
29 Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies
20 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
17 Graduates
Biology, General
17 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
16 Graduates
Psychology, General
15 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
13 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
10 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
10 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
10 Graduates
History
9 Graduates
Marketing
9 Graduates
Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...
9 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
8 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
6 Graduates
International Business
6 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
5 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Mathematics
4 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
3 Graduates
Education, General
2 Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,319
Socio-Economic Diversity
33%
Part-time
16%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$55,701 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 86% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
86%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,900/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,340/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,340/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Crusaders
School Colors
red, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,240 per year. The average meal plan at NGU costs around $5,340 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$34,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$193 - 273
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$15,750
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,686
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,499
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$9,041
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$17,282
$30K - $48K
$19,381
$48K - $75K
$14,456
$75K - $110K
$14,727
> $110K
$13,388
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$17,850,241
Each year the university awards more than thirty million dollars in financial aid. About 90% of the students receive some kind of financial aid.
The FAFSA application must be filled as the first step in applying for any financial aid. North Greenville University federal school code is 003441.
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Federal Aid includes Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, and many others.
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The State Aid includes South Carolina Tuition Grant, Life Scholarship, Hope scholarship, and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
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Institutional Aid includes NGU Alumni Scholarship, Mass Communication Scholarship, Joyful Sound Scholarship, Art Department Scholarship, Hagin Family Fund, and Hendrick's Scholarship.