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Greenville University

Greenville, Illinois 62246

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Greenville University is a private town institution in Greenville, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1034.

A small campus of 873 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,827 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,270.

Established
1892
Motto
Preparing Students for Lives of Character and Service
Mascot
Hoguey Panther
Type
Private university

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95%Acceptance
1034SAT Avg
873Students
12:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$46,827Earnings 10yr
$21,270Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1034

Reading & WritingMid: 525
430608
MathMid: 510
381611

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1424

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,598
Room & Board$10,658
Books & Supplies$976
Total Cost of Attendance$43,713
Average Net Price$21,270
Median Debt at Graduation$23,875
Monthly Payment (10yr)$253

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,493
$30–48K$14,536
$48–75K$19,800
$75–110K$24,786
$110K+$24,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
873
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 14%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.4%
Freshman Retention70.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,307
10 Years$46,827

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

VolleyballIndoor trackOutdoor trackBasketball

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1855, Stephen Morse and Almira Blanchard founded a college for women, Almira College, which shared an affiliation with Baptists, and educated young women.
  • Greenville College was renamed Greenville University in 2017.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
46 mi(80 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
184 mi(319 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
226 mi(392 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis53 mi
IND Indianapolis176 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare227 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
New York, NY826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Hartford, CT902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Providence, RI967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
Albany, NY858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Rochester, NY681 mi · ~19h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Newark, NJ817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Washington, DC665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Atlanta, GA452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
Raleigh, NC629 mi · ~18h 10m drive
Miami, FL1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive
Orlando, FL851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Tampa, FL855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Nashville, TN237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
New Orleans, LA619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Richmond, VA656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Chicago, IL226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Detroit, MI409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
St. Louis, MO46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Kansas City, MO278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Indianapolis, IN184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Columbus, OH350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Milwaukee, WI297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Dallas, TX591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Houston, TX716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Austin, TX761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX834 mi · ~24h 6m drive
Los Angeles, CA1630 mi · ~47h 5m drive
San Francisco, CA1781 mi · ~51h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1606 mi · ~46h 24m drive
Seattle, WA1747 mi · ~50h 28m drive
Portland, OR1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive
Denver, CO834 mi · ~24h 6m drive
Phoenix, AZ1315 mi · ~37h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1197 mi · ~34h 35m drive
Honolulu, HI4171 mi · ~120h 30m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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