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North Greenville University - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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North Greenville University Description:

Established in 1891, North Greenville University (NGU) is a private Christian university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university takes its Christian identity seriously and keeps its focus on the person and work of Jesus, and the Bible is the foundation of the curriculum. The university offers faith-based liberal arts courses and believes that faith and academic excellent go hand-in-hand. Among undergraduates, majors in business, education, and Christian studies are most popular. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The campus is located in Tigerville, South Carolina, a small town situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Greenville and Asheville. In athletics, the NGU Crusaders compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association and the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. The university fields eight men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports.

Admissions Data (2010):

Enrollment (2009):

  • Total Enrollment: 2,260 (2,131 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
  • 89% Full-time

Costs (2010 - 11):

  • Tuition and Fees: $12,820
  • Books: $1,680 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $7,510
  • Other Expenses: $5,990
  • Total Cost: $28,000

North Greenville University Financial Aid (2008 - 09):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • North Greenville University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 44%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $5,642
    • Loans: $3,081

Most Popular Majors:

Broadcast Media, Business Administration, Christian Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing, Psychology, Sport Management

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 35%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 52%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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North Greenville University Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.ngu.edu/mission.php

"Affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a Christian atmosphere. The university strives to prepare students to become better, contributing members of society by educating the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students the best opportunities for spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service. Christ must be the center of the campus for the purpose of Christian education and Christian character-building. North Greenville University offers a quality education in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment."

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