North Greenville University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,500

3.86% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,264

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

62.8%

3,243 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,219

84.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.9%

291 Graduates

About

North Greenville University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Greenville University were General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2023, 450 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Greenville University. 53.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (280 degrees), 9.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $24,500, which is $−75 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Greenville University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 596 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Greenville University is $24,500, which is $75 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,264.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending North Greenville University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North Greenville University was $24,500. The cost of tuition at North Greenville University is $−75 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$20,264

2023 Value

73.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Greenville University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,264. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Greenville University grew by 73.1%.

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

$11,200

Room and Board

$2,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Greenville University was of $11,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.04% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at North Greenville University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.75% with respect to 2022, when 80% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Greenville University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 596 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 3,243 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 47.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,243 applicants, 2,036 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,219 students enrolled at North Greenville University in 2023. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Greenville University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,036

Accepted Out of 3,243

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Greenville University was 62.8% (2,036 admissions from 3,243 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 47.6%, while admissions grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Greenville University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2023)

134

Scores Submitted (2023)

31% of enrolled first-time students at North Greenville University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Greenville University had a total enrollment of 2,219 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,870 students and the part-time enrollment is 349. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Greenville University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 9.6% Black or African American, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Two or More Races, 0.856% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0901% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Greenville University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Black or African American Male (5.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.6%), followed by White Female (27%) and Black or African American Male (6.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Greenville University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,219 students. The full-time enrollment at North Greenville University is 1,870 and the part-time enrollment is 349. This means that 84.3% of students enrolled at North Greenville University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), North Greenville University had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
1,478 enrolled students
Black or African American
213 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Greenville University is 66.6% White, 9.6% Black or African American, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.79% Two or More Races, 0.856% Asian, 0.135% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0901% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 283 students (12.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 30 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 (280 degrees awarded). There were 9.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Greenville University is General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2023, 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), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Education (93 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 (1,557,456 people), Secondary school teachers (555,554 people), Education administrators (296,739 people), Other managers (253,057 people), and Special education teachers (208,873 people).

The most specialized majors at North Greenville University in 2023 are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (93 degrees), Communications (23 degrees), and Math & Statistics (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at North Greenville University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (93 degrees), Communications (23 degrees), and Math & Statistics (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,252,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (606,270 people), Computer Systems Design (557,647 people), Banking & related activities (512,964 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (465,305 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
45 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
27 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Greenville University was General Business Administration & Management with 45 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

210

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

240

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 210 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University, which is 0.875 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (240).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.04 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at North Greenville University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 14.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from North Greenville University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Greenville University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
280 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Greenville University is white (280 degrees awarded). There were 9.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

24.9% of degree recipients (112 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
148 degrees awarded
White Male
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Greenville University is white female (148 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (132 degrees).

Operations

North Greenville University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −318k (−0.954%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, North Greenville University had a total salary expenditure of 53.3M. North Greenville University employs 38 Professors, 31 Instructors and 31 Assistant professors. Most academics at North Greenville University are Male Professor (25), Male Assistant professor (18), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Greenville University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 72 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Endowment

$33.4M

2023 Endowment

3.66%

decline from 2022

North Greenville University has an endowment valued at about $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of North Greenville University declined 3.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.4M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$24M

2023 Salaries

3.88%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Greenville University paid a median of $24M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($53.3M) and a 3.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.731% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.51M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Greenville University paid a total of $7.51M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Greenville University were Professor with 38 employees, Instructor with 31 employees, and Assistant professor with 31 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Greenville University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 32 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Greenville University was Male Professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

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

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