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Greenville University
Greenville University admits nearly everyone — 97.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Greenville University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Greenville University anchors the college town of Greenville, IL, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Free Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $59,241 four years out. Faculty pay averages $79,800 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 955 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 811 and 1219 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Greenville University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Greenville University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 811 and 1219; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 430 | 511 | 608 |
| SAT Math | 381 | 497 | 611 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Greenville University received 1,273 applications and admitted 1,214 (95.4%), with 210 enrolling.
How Greenville University compares
| Greenville University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.5% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,200 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,827 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Greenville University's median earnings are $46,827 — below the Illinois benchmark of $58,572. Weigh that against the $32,200 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Greenville University lists tuition at $32,200 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Greenville University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $32,200 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 955 undergraduates, Greenville University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Greenville University students — 39.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Greenville University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,241 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $55,263 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,180 |
Median earnings for these 3 Greenville University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,827 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Greenville University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Greenville University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 811–1219 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Greenville University's acceptance rate?
95.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,214 admitted from 1,273 applicants.
How much does Greenville University cost?
At Greenville University, published tuition is $32,200 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Greenville University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Greenville University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,827 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Graham Hospital School of Nursing — 100% admitted
- Benedictine University — 95.2% admitted
- Illinois State University — 88.1% admitted
- Concordia University-Chicago — 92.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.