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Greenville University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Greenville, IL
  • 0 reviews
#25 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,104
Greenville University overview
Greenville University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Greenville, Illinois, approximately 45 miles east of St. Louis, Greenville University is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. The 50-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Tower Hall constructed in 1889. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across four academic schools, with particular emphasis in education, business, psychology, and digital media. Greenville University provides traditional dormitory housing for its undergraduate population and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Panthers, participating in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Greenville University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Greenville University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Greenville University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 771/1230
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/28
  • GPA 3.23

Acceptance Rate

97.5%
Greenville University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 14.9%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,200
Costs for Greenville University
Fee Cost
Tuition $32,200
Books and Supplies $1,116
Other Fees $700
Room and Board $11,598
Budget for Other Expenses $3,556
Total One Year Cost $49,170
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Greenville University are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 33% of students major in Business, 26% in Education, and 7% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Business 33%
  • Education 26%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
  • Biology 6%
  • History 3%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145372.

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Last updated: August 2026