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Greenville University

Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Free Methodist Church · Methodist and Wesleyan

Real cost

Average price after aid $19,533 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,875 (all students)

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Greenville University is a Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences founded by the Free Methodist Church. Its Office of Spiritual Development schedules chapel gatherings on Monday and Wednesday mornings and student-led Vespers on Thursday evenings, and its general education requires two Bible and theology courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Greenville University

  1. MonToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    • 9:30PMWorship night

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Traditional undergraduate students are expected to attend chapel programs on a regular basis.

Source: greenville.smartcatalogiq.com
What's a normal week?

Encounter meets Mondays and TWE meets Wednesdays, both at 9:30 a.m.

Source: greenville.edu
Where do I find community?

Small group experiences include Bible studies, discipleship groups and prayer groups.

Source: greenville.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can join over eight ongoing ministry opportunities, including blood drives and outreach to a care facility.

Source: greenville.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
51 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.40%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,038 · ACT 22
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,399

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

77 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Two chapel gatherings a week are listed with times: Monday (Encounter) and Wednesday (TWE), both 9:30 am. Thursday Vespers is recorded as a worship night under S3.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Services | Greenville University Faith and Chapelgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/worship-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 am in HJ Long Gymnasium for TWE!”
      The Wednesday Experience chapel is held at 9:30 am each Wednesday in HJ Long Gymnasium.
      “Come join us for Encounter every Monday morning at 9:30 am in Whitlock Music Center!”
      Encounter, a worship gathering, is held each Monday at 9:30 am.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Students are required to attend chapel on a regular basis. No set number of services per term appears. It is not used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Lifestyle and Behavioral Standards | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/lifestyle-and-behavioral-standards-for-students-attending-greenville-university · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate program are required to attend the University chapel programs on a regular basis.”
      Traditional undergraduates are required to attend chapel regularly.
    2. Growing & Learning Together Lifestyle Statement | Greenville Universitygreenville.edu/student-life/student-resources-services/health-safety/lifestyle-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Therefore students, faculty and administrators are expected to attend chapel.”
      The Lifestyle Statement expects students to attend chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Vespers is held every Thursday at 9:30 pm (2026-27 catalog).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vespers is held each Thursday at 9:30 pm in Whitlock Music Center.”
      Vespers, a student-led worship experience, is held every Thursday at 9:30 pm.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Prayer groups are part of the small group program, and most small groups meet on Monday at 9:30 am.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “small group experiences (Bible studies, discipleship groups, prayer groups)”
      Small groups include Bible studies, discipleship groups and prayer groups.
    2. Spiritual Formation | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Most small groups meet on Monday at 9:30 am but can meet at any time throughout the week.”
      Most small groups meet on Monday mornings.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Development | Greenville University Faith Supportgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/office-of-spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Keli was ordained in March 2022 and became university chaplain that fall.”
      The chaplain serves as the university chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel gatherings are held in HJ Long Gymnasium and Whitlock Music Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worship Services | Greenville University Faith and Chapelgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/worship-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 am in HJ Long Gymnasium for TWE!”
      The Wednesday Experience chapel is held at 9:30 am each Wednesday in HJ Long Gymnasium.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Every bachelor's student takes a Christian Thought course and a Biblical Studies course. The general education table lists THEO 110 for new students, while the Christian Thought page says freshmen take THEO 101 and 102; both readings give two courses. Transfers with 60 or more credits take THEO 310 and Biblical Studies, which is also two.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Biblical Studies | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a biblical studies course.”
      Every student takes one Biblical Studies course.
    2. General Education Requirement Table | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/general-education-requirement-table · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “THEO 110 Christian Thought and Life”
      The general education table lists THEO 110 Christian Thought and Life as a required course for new students.
    3. Christian Thought | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/christian-thought · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On-campus students are required to complete the Christian Thought course (THEO 101 or THEO 310) their first semester.”
      Every on-campus student completes a Christian Thought course.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Students generally take either Old Testament Survey or New Testament Survey, and another BIBL course may be chosen.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students generally will take either Old Testament Survey or New Testament Survey; however, another BIBL course may be selected to meet the requirement.”
      Old or New Testament Survey is the usual choice, with other BIBL courses also allowed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Majors | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/programs/majors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology, Bachelor of Arts”
      A Theology major leading to a Bachelor of Arts is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The Theological Assumptions statement affirms the Apostles' Creed and historic Christian teachings on the Trinity and the person of Christ.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theological Assumptions | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/educational-foundations/theological-assumptions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In this spirit, we affirm the Apostles’ Creed and the historic teachings of Christianity on the Trinity”
      The university affirms the Apostles' Creed and historic Christian teachings on the Trinity.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

66 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two professional staff are named on the Office of Spiritual Development page: the chaplain and the chapel administrator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Development | Greenville University Faith Supportgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/office-of-spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Keli Pennington, Chaplain”
      The Office of Spiritual Development is led by Chaplain Keli Pennington, who is also Director of Spiritual Formation.
      “OVW Project Director and Chapel Administrator”
      A second staff member is named as chapel administrator on the office page.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Prayer retreats are named among the special programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “various special programs (concerts, spiritual development workshops, prayer retreats, etc.)”
      Prayer retreats are among the special spiritual programs offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Small groups (Bible studies, discipleship groups and prayer groups) are curated every semester.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Office of Spiritual Development | Greenville University Faith Supportgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/office-of-spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “curate an array of enriching small group experiences tailored specifically for our students”
      Each semester the office curates a range of small groups for students.
    2. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “small group experiences (Bible studies, discipleship groups, prayer groups)”
      Small groups include Bible studies, discipleship groups and prayer groups.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Spiritual Development is led by a chaplain and Director of Spiritual Formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of Spiritual Development | Greenville University Faith Supportgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/office-of-spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Keli Pennington, Chaplain”
      The Office of Spiritual Development is led by Chaplain Keli Pennington, who is also Director of Spiritual Formation.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Greenville Student Outreach (GSO) is an organized service program with its own listed opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GSO” provides over eight different experiential learning ministry opportunities offered on a continuous basis”
      Greenville Student Outreach offers many ongoing service ministry opportunities that express Christian faith.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Study abroad and mission programs are listed (Avance immersion in Mexico, and an Israel pilgrimage in January).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Study Abroad | Greenville Universitygreenville.edu/academics/study-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Partner with United World Mission’s Avance immersion program in Mexico to discover what God can do through you in Mexico City.”
      Students can join a United World Mission immersion program in Mexico City.
      “Study in Israel! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk where Jesus walked?”
      A January Interterm pilgrimage to Israel is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (The Missions and Outreach page lists ten GSO partner programs with local organizations and ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions and Outreach | Greenville University Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/missions-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GSO Opportunities Blood Drives Cardinal Hill Care Facility Outreach Christian Activities Center”
      The GSO list includes many local service partners and programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Study Abroad | Greenville Universitygreenville.edu/academics/study-abroad · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Partner with United World Mission’s Avance immersion program in Mexico to discover what God can do through you in Mexico City.”
      Students can join a United World Mission immersion program in Mexico City.
      “Study in Israel! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk where Jesus walked?”
      A January Interterm pilgrimage to Israel is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (GSO is described as outreach and a demonstration of Christian faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GSO” provides over eight different experiential learning ministry opportunities offered on a continuous basis”
      Greenville Student Outreach offers many ongoing service ministry opportunities that express Christian faith.

Strengths

  • Chapel gatherings are scheduled on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am, and Vespers on Thursday evenings.
    Sources (2)
    1. Worship Services | Greenville University Faith and Chapelgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/worship-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 am in HJ Long Gymnasium for TWE!”
      The Wednesday Experience chapel is held at 9:30 am each Wednesday in HJ Long Gymnasium.
      “Come join us for Encounter every Monday morning at 9:30 am in Whitlock Music Center!”
      Encounter, a worship gathering, is held each Monday at 9:30 am.
    2. Spiritual Formation | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vespers is held each Thursday at 9:30 pm in Whitlock Music Center.”
      Vespers, a student-led worship experience, is held every Thursday at 9:30 pm.
  • Every bachelor's student takes a Biblical Studies course and a Christian Thought course, and a Theology major leading to a Bachelor of Arts is offered.
    Sources (3)
    1. Biblical Studies | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to complete a biblical studies course.”
      Every student takes one Biblical Studies course.
    2. Christian Thought | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/christian-thought · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On-campus students are required to complete the Christian Thought course (THEO 101 or THEO 310) their first semester.”
      Every on-campus student completes a Christian Thought course.
    3. Majors | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/programs/majors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Theology, Bachelor of Arts”
      A Theology major leading to a Bachelor of Arts is offered.
  • The Greenville Student Outreach program lists many ongoing service opportunities with local partners.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith and Worship at Greenville University | Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/overview · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GSO” provides over eight different experiential learning ministry opportunities offered on a continuous basis”
      Greenville Student Outreach offers many ongoing service ministry opportunities that express Christian faith.
    2. Missions and Outreach | Greenville University Spiritual Lifegreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/missions-outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GSO Opportunities Blood Drives Cardinal Hill Care Facility Outreach Christian Activities Center”
      The GSO list includes many local service partners and programs.

Concerns

  • Chapel is required on a regular basis; official pages give no set number of services per term.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lifestyle and Behavioral Standards | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/lifestyle-and-behavioral-standards-for-students-attending-greenville-university · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate program are required to attend the University chapel programs on a regular basis.”
      Traditional undergraduates are required to attend chapel regularly.
  • Biblical Studies lets students choose among BIBL courses. Old and New Testament study is one choice, not required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education/biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students generally will take either Old Testament Survey or New Testament Survey; however, another BIBL course may be selected to meet the requirement.”
      Old or New Testament Survey is the usual choice, with other BIBL courses also allowed.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of Spiritual Development

  • Address: 315 E College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: greenville.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, greenville.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Office of Spiritual Development | Greenville University Faith Supportgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/office-of-spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Keli Pennington, Chaplain”
    The Office of Spiritual Development is led by Chaplain Keli Pennington, who is also Director of Spiritual Formation.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

Worship and prayer 2

  • The Wednesday Experience (TWE)On campus
    Wednesdays 9:30 am
    The all-campus chapel gathering for worship and teaching.
    greenville.edu
  • VespersOn campus
    Thursdays 9:30 pm
    A student-led worship experience with music, testimony and prayer.
    greenville.smartcatalogiq.com

Service 1

  • Greenville Student Outreach (GSO)
    Ongoing service ministry opportunities with local partners such as Habitat for Humanity and Cardinal Hill.
    greenville.edu, greenville.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Monday9:30 AMWhitlock Music Center · Encounter, a worship gathering; 2026-27 worship services page.
  • Wednesday9:30 AMHJ Long Gymnasium · The Wednesday Experience (TWE), the all-campus chapel.

Worship night 1

  • Thursday9:30 PMWhitlock Music Center · Vespers, a student-led worship service; 2026-27 catalog.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Worship Services | Greenville University Faith and Chapelgreenville.edu/student-life/campus-life/faith-and-worship/worship-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Come join us for Encounter every Monday morning at 9:30 am in Whitlock Music Center!”
    Encounter, a worship gathering, is held each Monday at 9:30 am.
    “Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 am in HJ Long Gymnasium for TWE!”
    The Wednesday Experience chapel is held at 9:30 am each Wednesday in HJ Long Gymnasium.
  2. Spiritual Formation | 2026-2027 Undergraduate Cataloggreenville.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/a-christian-university-of-the-liberal-arts-and-sciences/campus-resources-and-opportunities/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Vespers is held each Thursday at 9:30 pm in Whitlock Music Center.”
    Vespers, a student-led worship experience, is held every Thursday at 9:30 pm.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$19,181
$30,001–$48,000$15,313
$48,001–$75,000$13,988
$75,001–$110,000$20,650
Over $110,000$24,903

Full cost of attendance before aid: $45,091 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
905
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 53% · Women 47%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
31%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
32%
Total students1,053
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,533
Cost of attendance (per year)$45,091
Median federal debt at graduation$23,875
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
40%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
51%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
62%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$46,827
Admission rate98%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $995 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 771–1230ACT 16–28
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1038
SAT reading & writing406–615
SAT math365–615
ACT composite16–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Business administration$59,241
Human resources$55,263
Teacher education$42,180

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Agricultural business, Arts management, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Criminal justice, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Education (general), Engineering (general), English, Fine arts, History, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Visual and performing arts.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Education21%
Business21%
Parks, recreation and fitness15%
Visual and performing arts8%
Biology7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates8%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older10%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,598
SportsNCAA Division III · St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$30,248IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 89% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceScott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)About 33 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)About 53 miles away
Town population7,235Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreSt. LouisAbout 48 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Typical weather29°F in January · 77°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Vandalia, IL, about 17 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Greenville University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miOffice of Spiritual Development: 0.1 miGreenville University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Greenville University a Christian college?
Yes. Greenville University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Free Methodist Church.
What is Greenville University’s Compass Score?
69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Greenville University?
Chapel is listed at Whitlock Music Center and HJ Long Gymnasium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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