North Greenville University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,050

4.4% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$20,627

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.05%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

65.3%

1,999 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,280

83.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

51.5%

300 Graduates

About

North Greenville University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at North Greenville University were General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (35 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 degrees).

In 2020, 498 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Greenville University. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (355 degrees), 5.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $22,050, which is $−480 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $22,050, which is $−480 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,627.

In 2020, 95% of undergraduate students attending North Greenville University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,050

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at North Greenville University was $22,050. The cost of tuition at North Greenville University is $−480 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Greenville University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,627

2020 Value

7.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 North Greenville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,627. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of North Greenville University grew by 7.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Greenville University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,565

Room and Board

$2,244

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Greenville University was of $10,565 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,244. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Greenville University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at North Greenville University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 13.1% with respect to 2019, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Greenville University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.05%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at North Greenville University was 5.05%, which represents 30 out of the 594 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North Greenville University received 1,999 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 3.36% annual growth. Out of those 1,999 applicants, 1,306 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,280 students enrolled at North Greenville University in 2020, and 55% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Greenville University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,306

Accepted Out of 1,999

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Greenville University was 65.3% (1,306 admissions from 1,999 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 62.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 3.36%, while admissions grew by 7.49%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Greenville University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

55%

Submission Percentage

210

Scores Submitted

55% of enrolled first-time students at North Greenville University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Greenville University has a total enrollment of 2,280 students. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,898 students and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Greenville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.526% Asian, 0.0877% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Greenville University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Black or African American Male (5.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Black or African American Male (7.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Greenville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,280 students. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,898 and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Greenville University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Greenville University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), North Greenville University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Greenville University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,465
Black or African American
182
Hispanic or Latino
82

The enrolled student population at North Greenville University is 64.3% White, 7.98% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Two or More Races, 0.526% Asian, 0.0877% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0439% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 472 students (20.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 44 more women than men received degrees from North Greenville University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Greenville University is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 5.22 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Greenville University is General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (35 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at North Greenville University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), and Education (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,801,384 people), Secondary school teachers (423,327 people), Education administrators (295,644 people), Other managers (226,727 people), and Special education teachers (163,448 people).

The most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Theology (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Education (90 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,933,022 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (394,035 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,239 people), Religious organizations (164,030 people), and Computer Systems Design (145,918 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Greenville University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
57 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
35 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Greenville University was General Business Administration & Management with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Greenville University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

227

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

271

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 227 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (271).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Greenville University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 55 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 36 degrees were awarded to women at North Greenville University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.655 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 41% of students graduating from North Greenville University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at North Greenville University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.33% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
355 degrees awarded
Unknown
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Greenville University is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 5.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (68 degrees).

13.7% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
198 degrees awarded
White Male
157 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Greenville University is white female (198 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (157 degrees).

Operations

North Greenville University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.08M (5.97%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, North Greenville University had a total salary expenditure of $45.9M. North Greenville University employs 50 Professors, 42 Instructors, and 36 Assistant professors. Most academics at North Greenville University are Male Professors (33), Female Instructors(27), and Male Assistant professors (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Greenville University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 65 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Endowment

$34.8M

2020 Endowment

0.288%

growth from 2019

North Greenville University has an endowment valued at about $34.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of North Greenville University grew 0.288% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.77M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Greenville University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.58M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, North Greenville University received $1.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.2M

2020 Salaries

1.5%

decline from 2019

In 2020, North Greenville University paid a median of $22.2M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($45.9M) and a 1.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.45% growth from 2018 and a 4.75% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.05M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2020, North Greenville University paid a total of $9.05M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Greenville University were Professor with 50 employees; Instructor with 42 employees; and Instructor with 36 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Greenville University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 65 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees; and Service with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Greenville University was Male Professor with 33 employees, Female Instructor with 27 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Greenville University.