North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
864-977-7000
North Greenville University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Tigerville, South Carolina, United States. The university is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It was founded in 1892 as Greenville Female College. NGU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, over 20 graduate programs, and one doctoral program. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees.
In 1892, Greenville Female College was founded by the Greenville Baptist Association. The college was located on what is now the campus of Furman University. In 1933, the college moved to its current location in Tigerville, South Carolina. The college was renamed North Greenville Junior College in 1953 and North Greenville College in 1961. The college became a four-year institution in 1977 and was renamed North Greenville University in 2006.
NGU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Undergraduate programs include business, education, liberal arts, music, and nursing. Graduate programs include business, counseling, education, and theology. The university also offers a Doctor of Education degree.
NGU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Colleges and Universities, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
The university is located on a 300-acre campus in Tigerville, South Carolina. The campus includes academic buildings, residence halls, a library, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria.
NGU has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The average class size is 20 students. The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, organizations, and sports teams.
The university's athletic teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The university is a member of the Conference Carolinas. The university's teams are nicknamed the Crusaders.
The university has an enrollment of 2,000 students. The student body is 54% female and 46% male. The average SAT score for incoming freshmen is 1060. The average ACT score is 21.
The university's tuition and fees for full-time undergraduate students are $28,400. The university offers a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
The university has a 12% acceptance rate. The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.5.
The university has a graduation rate of 50%. The average time to complete a bachelor's degree is 4 years.
The university's alumni include a variety of notable individuals, such as former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., and Grammy-nominated singer Mandisa.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2280
Acceptance Rate: 65.33%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.ngu.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.ngu.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $39760
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $39760