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About Greenville University

private liberal artssmall class sizesfaith based missionhigh acceptance ratemasters level programs

Greenville University is a private university in Greenville, IL, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and faith based mission. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Greenville University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 230 students each year. Greenville University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 809–1209, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Greenville University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,109 per year; the sticker price of $43,692 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Greenville University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
1009
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 809 – 1209 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Greenville University

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Essay Strategy
Greenville University is a Christian liberal arts school with a clear faith mission, so if your personal statement or supplemental responses can authentically speak to how your faith or values connect with a learning community rooted in Christian commitment, that alignment will resonate with admissions readers.
Test Score Strategy
Greenville is test optional, so if your score falls below their typical range, leave it off your application and let your GPA, activities, and personal story carry the weight instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Greenville University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$19.2k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$15.3k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$14.0k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$20.6k
110k+~$44k/yr$24.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
859
Undergrad Enrollment
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