North Greenville University
North Greenville University is a private research university in Tigerville, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,819 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 66.67% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,035 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,063 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 66.67% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,819 95.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.53%
- Average SAT Score: 1156
North Greenville University: what the data shows
Common questions about North Greenville University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Greenville University?
North Greenville University is located in Tigerville, SC (ZIP 29688-1892).
Is North Greenville University public or private?
North Greenville University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does North Greenville University cost?
Published tuition: $25,800.
Average net price after aid: $21,063.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,947 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,988 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,704 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,433 |
| $110,001+ | $24,550 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $103,200.
How hard is it to get into North Greenville University?
Admission rate: 66.67%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1156 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is North Greenville University?
Total enrollment: 1,819 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Greenville University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.53%.
First-year retention: 72.5%.
What do graduates of North Greenville University earn?
Median earnings: $38,173 six years after entry; $43,035 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,082.
33.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Greenville University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (452 completions)
- CIP 520201 (60 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (36 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (35 completions)
- CIP 510912 (27 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (23 completions)
- CIP 510001 (19 completions)
- CIP 310504 (17 completions)
- CIP 390201 (17 completions)
- General Psychology (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Greenville University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 66.67%; completion rate 54.53%; median earnings $43,035 at 10 years; net price $21,063. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$25,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Greenville University was $25,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,063
2024 Value
In 2024 North Greenville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,063.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,252 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,063 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$103,200 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Greenville University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Greenville University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Greenville University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,772 | $14,772 | $15,138 |
| 2014 | $15,510 | $15,510 | $21,132 |
| 2015 | $16,290 | $16,290 | $22,308 |
| 2016 | $17,594 | $17,594 | $22,905 |
| 2017 | $19,150 | $19,150 | $26,450 |
| 2018 | $19,750 | $19,750 | $20,025 |
| 2019 | $21,120 | $21,120 | $22,058 |
| 2020 | $22,050 | $22,050 | $20,058 |
| 2021 | $22,470 | $22,470 | $19,514 |
| 2022 | $23,590 | $23,590 | $20,045 |
| 2023 | $24,650 | $24,650 | $20,612 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66.67% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1156
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Greenville University in 2024 is 1,819 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.08% 100% Completion Time
54.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.08% of students graduating from North Greenville University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Greenville University.
Return on Investment
$23,082 Median Student Debt
$43,035 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
53.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
410.79% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Greenville University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 60 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 36 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 35 completions
CIP 51.0912: 27 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 23 completions
CIP 51.0001: 19 completions
CIP 31.0504: 17 completions
CIP 39.0201: 17 completions
General Psychology: 17 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 452 completions
Most popular programs at North Greenville University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Greenville University graduates.
About
North Greenville University is a private non-profit institution located in Tigerville, SC, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,819 students. The admission rate is 66.67%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1156. The institution maintains a 54.53% graduation rate. Approximately 33.35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
North Greenville University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North Greenville University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $25,800 and average net price is $21,063 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into North Greenville University?
The admission rate is 66.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for North Greenville University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, North Greenville University reports midpoint SAT about 1156 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of North Greenville University earn?
Median earnings are $38,173 six years after entry and $43,035 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Greenville University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Greenville University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,082.
How big is North Greenville University?
Total enrollment is about 1,819 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Greenville University public or private?
North Greenville University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tigerville, SC.
Is North Greenville University an HBCU?
No. North Greenville University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Greenville University a tribal college?
No. North Greenville University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Greenville University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Greenville University does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is North Greenville University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for North Greenville University: Southern Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.