Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greenville, Illinois |
| Online | greenville.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Greenville, Illinois, approximately 45 miles east of St. Louis, Greenville University is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. The 50-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Tower Hall constructed in 1889. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across four academic schools, with particular emphasis in education, business, psychology, and digital media. Greenville University provides traditional dormitory housing for its undergraduate population and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Panthers, participating in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Greenville University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Greenville University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#777 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#500 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#29 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#58 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 811/1219 |
| ACT | 14/24 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $976 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $10,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,332 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,564 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Education | 26% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
| History | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145372 IPEDS survey data for Greenville University.
Current students may use the Greenville University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025