North Greenville University

https://www.ngu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $25,600
    4.49% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,346
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    66.7%
    2,631 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,304
    86.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    54.5%
    271 Graduates

    About

    North Greenville University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Greenville University were General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (36 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 452 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Greenville University. 58.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (289 degrees), 8.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $25,600, which is $1,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $25,600, which is $1,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,346.

    In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending North Greenville University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $25,600
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Greenville University was $25,600. The cost of tuition at North Greenville University is $1,600 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,346
    2024 Value
    5.34%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North Greenville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,346. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Greenville University grew by 5.34%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,285
    Room and Board
    $2,240
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at North Greenville University was of $11,285 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.759% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    49%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at North Greenville University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.15% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    North Greenville University received 2,631 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 2,631 applicants, 1,754 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,304 students enrolled at North Greenville University in 2024. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    North Greenville University has an overall enrollment yield of 32.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    66.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,754
    Accepted Out of 2,631

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Greenville University was 66.7% (1,754 admissions from 2,631 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 62.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 18.9%, while admissions declined by 13.9%.

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    SAT Scores

    29%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    133
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    29% of enrolled first-time students at North Greenville University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    North Greenville University had a total enrollment of 2,304 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,994 students and the part-time enrollment is 310. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North Greenville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.2% White, 9.46% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.174% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at North Greenville University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Black or African American Male (5.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.2%), followed by White Female (27%) and Black or African American Male (6.03%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    86.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North Greenville University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,304 students. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,994 and the part-time enrollment is 310. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), North Greenville University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,572 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      218 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      125 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North Greenville University is 68.2% White, 9.46% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Two or More Races, 0.868% Asian, and 0.174% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 235 students (10.2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 80 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 (289 degrees awarded). There were 8.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Greenville University is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (36 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (23 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (37 degrees awarded), Education (127 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 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 (1,699,977 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,820 people), Other managers (929,937 people), Secondary school teachers (579,704 people), and Financial managers (568,102 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Greenville University in 2024 are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Education (127 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), and Business (115 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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 Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Education (127 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), and Business (115 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,321,867 people), Computer Systems Design (708,492 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (687,777 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (549,102 people), and Construction (509,694 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Education (127 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Communications (18 degrees), and Business (115 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded
    2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
      36 degrees awarded
    3. Elementary Education & Teaching
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Greenville University was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    186
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    266
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 186 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University, which is 0.699 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.16 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to women at North Greenville University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    44%
    100% Completion Time
    54%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 44% 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 54% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Hispanic or Latino Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at North Greenville University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      289 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      36 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North Greenville University is white (289 degrees awarded). There were 8.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    17.7% of degree recipients (80 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      227 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      221 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      221 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Greenville University is white female (227 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (221 degrees).

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    Operations

    North Greenville University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.7M (13.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, North Greenville University had a total salary expenditure of 53.3M. North Greenville University employs 37 Professors, 33 Assistant professors and 32 Instructors. Most academics at North Greenville University are Male Professor (24), Male Assistant professor (21), and Female Instructor (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 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

    Endowment

    $34.4M
    2024 Endowment
    3.12%
    growth from 2023

    North Greenville University has an endowment valued at about $34.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Greenville University grew 3.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $23.8M
    2024 Salaries
    0.971%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, North Greenville University paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($53.3M) and a 0.971% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.88% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.28% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.72M
    Instructional Salaries
    129
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, North Greenville University paid a total of $7.72M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Greenville University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 77 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

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