North Greenville University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Tigerville, SC
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#5 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,304

Location Tigerville, South Carolina
Website ngu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

North Greenville University sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Tigerville, South Carolina, approximately 20 miles north of Greenville. Originally established in 1892 as North Greenville High School, the institution evolved into a junior college in 1934 before achieving university status in 2006. The private, Baptist-affiliated university operates on a traditional 155-acre campus characterized by brick buildings and rolling lawns, where most undergraduate students reside in on-campus housing. NGU's academic programs emphasize Christian liberal arts education, with notable offerings in business, education, Christian studies, and mass communication. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Crusaders, participating in the Conference Carolinas.

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Ratings

North Greenville University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for North Greenville University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#678
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#452
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#9
Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

#5
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#31

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
GPA 3.84

Acceptance Rate

66.7%

Applications Due Aug 22, 2027
Enrollment Rate 32.3%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$25,800

Costs for North Greenville University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$25,800
Books and Supplies		$2,240
Other Fees		$200
Room and Board		$11,850
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,970
Total One Year Cost		$45,060

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at North Greenville University are Business, Education, and Theology and Religious Vvocations. 19% of students major in Business, 16% in Education, and 13% in Theology and Religious Vvocations.