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North Greenville University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina 29688-1892

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitRural

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North Greenville University is a private rural institution in Tigerville, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1176.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,035 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,612.

Established

1891

Motto

Christ Makes the Difference

Type

Private college

Division

Division II

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63%Acceptance

1176SAT Avg

1,719Students

13:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$43,035Earnings 10yr

$20,612Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1176

Reading & WritingMid: 560

510640

MathMid: 535

500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

2228

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,650

Room & Board$11,470

Books & Supplies$2,240

Total Cost of Attendance$40,599

Average Net Price$20,612

Median Debt at Graduation$23,082

Monthly Payment (10yr)$245

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,890

$30–48K$18,746

$48–75K$18,576

$75–110K$21,681

$110K+$23,740

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

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,719

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Black 9%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.9%

Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,173

10 Years$43,035

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

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History NGU's history dates to 1892 when it was initially named North Greenville High School, the first high school in the northern portion of Greenville County.
•It was established to expand educational offerings in the mountainous northern portion of Greenville County.
•It was renamed North Greenville Baptist Academy in 1915.
•The North Greenville Baptist Association reassumed control of the school in 1929.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

87 mi(151 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

147 mi(255 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

216 mi(374 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte81 mi

ATL Atlanta153 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

New York, NY600 mi · ~17h 20m drive

Hartford, CT699 mi · ~20h 12m drive

Providence, RI754 mi · ~21h 47m drive

Albany, NY699 mi · ~20h 12m drive

Syracuse, NY644 mi · ~18h 36m drive

Rochester, NY614 mi · ~17h 44m drive

Buffalo, NY572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Philadelphia, PA519 mi · ~15h drive

Pittsburgh, PA393 mi · ~11h 21m drive

Harrisburg, PA468 mi · ~13h 31m drive

Newark, NJ594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Washington, DC396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Baltimore, MD431 mi · ~12h 27m drive

Atlanta, GA147 mi · ~4h 15m drive

Charlotte, NC87 mi · ~2h 31m drive

Raleigh, NC216 mi · ~6h 14m drive

Miami, FL656 mi · ~18h 57m drive

Orlando, FL455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Tampa, FL492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Nashville, TN259 mi · ~7h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive

Richmond, VA323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Chicago, IL549 mi · ~15h 52m drive

Detroit, MI503 mi · ~14h 32m drive

Minneapolis, MN893 mi · ~25h 48m drive

St. Louis, MO498 mi · ~14h 23m drive

Kansas City, MO727 mi · ~21h drive

Indianapolis, IN385 mi · ~11h 7m drive

Columbus, OH340 mi · ~9h 49m drive

Cleveland, OH446 mi · ~12h 53m drive

Milwaukee, WI625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Dallas, TX841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Houston, TX841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Austin, TX952 mi · ~27h 30m drive

San Antonio, TX1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive

Los Angeles, CA2031 mi · ~58h 40m drive

San Francisco, CA2218 mi · ~64h 5m drive

San Diego, CA1992 mi · ~57h 33m drive

Seattle, WA2217 mi · ~64h 3m drive

Portland, OR2217 mi · ~64h 3m drive

Denver, CO1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive

Phoenix, AZ1694 mi · ~48h 56m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1648 mi · ~47h 37m drive

Honolulu, HI4590 mi · ~132h 36m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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