North Greenville University
7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688
School Description
Provided by North Greenville UniversityAffiliated 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.
As a Christian school, North Greenville University must keep the emphasis upon the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, true God and true man who died as the substitutionary atonement for the forgiveness of sin, was resurrected from the dead, and now reigns as the living Lord. The University is Christian when this Christ is the head and center of all its thinking and conduct.
An education at North Greenville University is regarded as preparation for effective Christian service and witness. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, is the solid foundation of the curriculum and the basis of the philosophy of education and of life.
We care about the spiritual well-being of our students as well as their academic achievements.
Attendance at North Greenville University is a privilege, and not a right, which may be forfeited by any student who does not conform to the standards and regulations of the institution. The University may request the withdrawal at any time of any student, who, in the opinion of the university, does not fit into the spirit of the institution, regardless of whether that student conforms to its specific rules and regulations.
Conveniently situated between Greenville, South Carolina and Hendersonville, North Carolina, North Greenville University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Southern Baptist Convention. The university is committed to providing a quality education in a Christ-centered environment. At North Greenville University, we're confident you'll find a place to belong in an environment where Christ makes the difference.
North Greenville University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaNorth Greenville University is a university governed by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. It is a Christian liberal arts college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in northern Greenville County, South Carolina.
Tuition
2005-2006 school year - tuition (per semester depending on hours) 1-11 hrs (per hour) $200.00 12-19 hrs (full-time) $5,175.00 Over 19 hrs (per hour) $200.00 Housing $1,350.00 Meals (19 per week) $1,625.00
- Total (full time resident students) $8,800.00 per semester.
Tuition has increased to $19,320 (per year) for the 2009-2010 school year
Female Housing
Female students also reside in houses in and around the campus.
Male Housing
Male students also reside in houses in and around the campus.
Academic Buildings
Clubs and Organizations
- Alpha Psi Omega (???)
Alpha Psi Omega is an American recognition honor society recognizing participants in collegiate theatre. Membership is open to those who are active in their college theatre. Most casts/chapters use a "point system" for determining eligibility of membership, with a certain number of points being dealt to a certain task in theatre.
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development --NGU ASCD Chapter.
An international Education professional education organization chapter for students interested in matters of education, curriculum, supervision and teaching. The chapter was founded in 2006 by Drs. Richard NeSmith and Sheila Marino, and Profs. Mike Butler and Jo Ann Garrett. The chapter is active at the state and regional levels. Officers are student-elected and are encouraged to provide professional service inside and outside the university.
- Biology Club
The Biology Club is open to all students. Activities including various meetings throughout the semester, focusing on the natural world in which we live and the beauty designed by our Creator, community service in maintaining the resources with which we as believers have been entrusted, and lectures from local scientist on how to make a difference. Many members of the Biology Club are involved in undergraduate research, and have made various at regional biological conferences, the Association of Southeastern Biologists. Organization decisions are made in accordance with the Biology Club Bi-Laws, and carried out by the officers of the club in cooperation of the Faculty Adviser, Dr. Kristen G. van den Meiracker.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Rural Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Southern Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Crusaders
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,615
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at North Greenville University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Education
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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Music
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Music Theory and Composition
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Piano and Organ
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Voice and Opera
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Christian Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Youth Ministry
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Business
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Management
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 72% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Division II Independents) Basketball (Division II Independents) Baseball (Division II Independents) Track (Division II Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 10,350 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,500 | 50% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,200 | 91% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 500 | 85% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,250 | 73% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 88% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 83% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 580 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 45% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 15, Verbal: 15, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: what is the lowest GPA status and ACT score that you can make to get into North Greenville University?9 months ago
Best AnswerNorth Greenville University is rated as a top university in the 2009 U.S. News and World Reports publication. Its main focus in to prepare students for service in the Biblical tradition of the Southern Baptist religion. It's SAT scores for student accepted into the university is overall 978-1333, SAT Math 480and Critical Reading 496. |
