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North Greenville University

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North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · South Carolina Baptist Convention · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $21,063 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,082 (all students)

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North Greenville University is a university in Tigerville, South Carolina, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Chapel meets twice a week at 10 a.m. and is a graduation requirement, and the core curriculum requires two Bible courses and a biblical worldview course. The Office of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement coordinates a weekly Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering, student ministry teams and service opportunities.

Faith life at a glance

A week at North Greenville University

  1. MonToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

In the college’s own words

  • “During Christian Worldview Week, our community sets aside three days to consider how to apply a Christian worldview to the biggest questions our culture is asking.”

    Source: ngu.edu

  • “The rhythm of two weekly chapels on Monday and Wednesday, along with the content and format of each service, is designed to foster academic discipleship across the NGU community.”

    Source: ngu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

The university gathers for chapel on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel, and by live stream.

Source: ngu.edu
What's a normal week?

Baptist Collegiate Ministries meets Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at different venues around campus.

Source: ngu.edu
Where do I find community?

Prayer and study groups help students grow deeper in faith and connect with others.

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

Impact Teams are groups of students who serve local churches and help with student discipleship events.

Source: ngu.edu

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
61 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.55%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,156 · ACT 24
  • 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.$8,393

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

70 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
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the university family gathers at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and via live stream.”
      Chapel is held on Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and by live stream.
    2. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The rhythm of two weekly chapels on Monday and Wednesday, along with the content and format of each service, is designed to foster academic discipleship across the NGU community.”
      Chapel is held twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel is a required academic class that bears credit and is a graduation requirement. Recorded as required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “it bears academic credit and is a requirement for graduation”
      Chapel is a graduation requirement that carries academic credit.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering on Thursday nights, weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) happens Thursday nights at 7:00pm at different venues around campus.”
      A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering is held every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at different venues on campus.
  • 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)Now and then (Prayer and study groups are offered, with no meeting frequency stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Grow deeper in your faith and connect with others through prayer and study groups on campus.”
      Prayer and study groups are offered on campus; no meeting schedule is given.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Named campus ministry leaders appear on official pages (the associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement, and the BCM leader). No full-time campus chaplain or pastor is presented, and the chapel page says no staff member carries the title pastor.)
    Sources (2)
    1. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jon Ross Fordree, BCM, NGU”
      Jon Ross Fordree leads the BCM ministry at NGU.
      “We do not have anyone on staff who carries the title”
      The college says no staff member carries the title pastor.
    2. Vandiver Serving as Associate Vice President for CMSE | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/vandiver-serving-as-associate-vice-president-for-cmse · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vandiver is now helping to lead Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) as associate vice president.”
      Dr. Dallas Vandiver is associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the university family gathers at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and via live stream.”
      Chapel is held on Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and by live stream.
  • 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).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

89 of 100 points · 5 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 (2026-27 core curriculum, required for all traditional undergraduates: CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative and CHST-1201 Interpreting Biblical Text, counted as two courses. CHST-1302 is counted only under T3.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/academics/traditional-undergraduate-specific-information/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “NGU’s core curriculum is an integral component of each traditional undergraduate degree program.”
      The core curriculum is part of every traditional undergraduate degree.
      “CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative”
      CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative (3 credits) is a required core course.
      “CHST-1201 Interpreting Biblical Text”
      CHST-1201 Interpreting Biblical Text (2 credits) is a required core course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (CHST-1301 is a required core course whose description says it is a survey of literature from the Old and New Testaments.)
    Sources (2)
    1. CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/courses/chst-christian-studies/1000/chst-1301 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The basis of the course is a survey of biblical literature drawn from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible”
      CHST-1301 surveys biblical literature from the Old and New Testaments.
    2. Core Curriculum | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/academics/traditional-undergraduate-specific-information/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative”
      CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative (3 credits) is a required core course.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (CHST-1302 Integrating a Biblical Worldview (3 credits), required of all traditional undergraduates. Counted only here.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/academics/traditional-undergraduate-specific-information/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CHST-1302 Integrating a Biblical Worldview”
      CHST-1302 Integrating a Biblical Worldview (3 credits) is a required core course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The core includes a category named Biblical Worldview and Faith Integration, and its student learning outcomes call for integrating faith with discipline-specific content.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/academics/traditional-undergraduate-specific-information/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are required to take courses in the category of Biblical Worldview and Faith Integration.”
      The core requires a category of Biblical Worldview and Faith Integration courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (Online) are offered in the College of Christian Studies; a Youth Ministry degree is also listed there.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College of Christian Studies | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/undergraduate-program-catalog/undergraduate-degrees/college-of-christian-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies”
      The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BChristian community: 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.

Christian community

81 of 100 points · 5 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)3 to 4 (Three named ministry staff on official pages: the associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement, the CMSE vice president, and the BCM leader.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Vandiver Serving as Associate Vice President for CMSE | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/vandiver-serving-as-associate-vice-president-for-cmse · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vandiver is now helping to lead Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) as associate vice president.”
      Dr. Dallas Vandiver is associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
      “said CMSE Vice President Dr. Jared Thomas”
      Dr. Jared Thomas is vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
    2. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jon Ross Fordree, BCM, NGU”
      Jon Ross Fordree leads the BCM ministry at NGU.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Two named emphasis weeks: Global Impact Week and Christian Worldview Week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Highlighting and celebrating the impact of ongoing Kingdom work at home and abroad.”
      Global Impact Week is an annual emphasis week on Kingdom work at home and abroad.
    2. Institute for Faith and Culture | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/about/our-colleges/institute-for-faith-and-culture · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During Christian Worldview Week, our community sets aside three days to consider how to apply a Christian worldview to the biggest questions our culture is asking.”
      Christian Worldview Week is an emphasis week in which the community sets aside three days for reflection.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Listed groups include the BCM worship gathering, Abide Ministries, Athletics Christian Athletes, Impact Teams, ministry teams (campus band, Joyful Sound, Act II, media) and prayer and study groups.)
    Sources (5)
    1. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) happens Thursday nights at 7:00pm at different venues around campus.”
      A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering is held every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at different venues on campus.
    2. Organizations and Clubs | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Abide Ministries Sponsor: Rachel Cooper, rachel.cooper@ngu.edu”
      Abide Ministries is a listed student organization.
      “Athletics Christian Athletes Sponsor: Jon Ross Fordree, jonross.fordree@ngu.edu”
      Athletics Christian Athletes is a listed student organization.
    3. Ministry Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Band is a contemporary worship band that exists to glorify Christ through musical worship.”
      The Campus Band is a student worship ministry team.
    4. Impact Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams/impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Impact Teams exist to positively impact local communities with the gospel of Christ.”
      Impact Teams exist to serve local communities with the gospel of Christ.
    5. Spiritual Formation | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Grow deeper in your faith and connect with others through prayer and study groups on campus.”
      Prayer and study groups are offered on campus; no meeting schedule is given.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we offer the special church fair at the start of the year (August 20), to help students connect with dozens of local churches”
      The college holds a church fair each year to help students connect with local churches.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement, with a vice president for CMSE.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vandiver Serving as Associate Vice President for CMSE | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/vandiver-serving-as-associate-vice-president-for-cmse · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Vandiver is now helping to lead Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) as associate vice president.”
      Dr. Dallas Vandiver is associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
      “said CMSE Vice President Dr. Jared Thomas”
      Dr. Jared Thomas is vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
CMissions and service: 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.

Missions and service

62 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. Service-Learning Opportunities | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/academics/undergraduate-study/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Intercultural Service-Learning Teams (ISLT) provide students with opportunities to learn about diverse cultures in the United States and abroad while also serving others.”
      Service-learning teams give students opportunities to serve while learning about other cultures; this is available, not required.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (The college says it offers mission experiences.)
    Sources (2)
    1. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We offer mission experiences.”
      The college states that it offers mission experiences to students.
    2. International Service Learning Trips | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/academics/undergraduate-study/service-learning/international-service-learning-trips · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are currently no upcoming trips. Check back later!”
      No international service-learning trip was listed as upcoming when the page was checked.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Impact Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams/impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) Impact Teams are groups of students who serve and assist local churches with student discipleship events”
      Student Impact Teams serve and assist local churches with discipleship events.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (2)
    1. Service-Learning Opportunities | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/academics/undergraduate-study/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “International teams may create opportunities for students in another country to practice conversational English”
      Service-learning teams include international opportunities.
    2. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Highlighting and celebrating the impact of ongoing Kingdom work at home and abroad.”
      Global Impact Week is an annual emphasis week on Kingdom work at home and abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Impact Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams/impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Impact Teams exist to positively impact local communities with the gospel of Christ.”
      Impact Teams exist to serve local communities with the gospel of Christ.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and by live stream.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the university family gathers at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and via live stream.”
      Chapel is held on Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and by live stream.
    2. NGU Chapel Schedule | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/info-for/current-ngu-students/ngu-chapel-schedule · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The rhythm of two weekly chapels on Monday and Wednesday, along with the content and format of each service, is designed to foster academic discipleship across the NGU community.”
      Chapel is held twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • The core curriculum requires two Bible courses for all traditional undergraduates, including a survey of the Old and New Testaments.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/academics/traditional-undergraduate-specific-information/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “NGU’s core curriculum is an integral component of each traditional undergraduate degree program.”
      The core curriculum is part of every traditional undergraduate degree.
      “CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative”
      CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative (3 credits) is a required core course.
      “CHST-1201 Interpreting Biblical Text”
      CHST-1201 Interpreting Biblical Text (2 credits) is a required core course.
    2. CHST-1301 Engaging the Biblical Narrative | North Greenville University 2026-2027 Catalogngu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/2026-2027-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalog/courses/chst-christian-studies/1000/chst-1301 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The basis of the course is a survey of biblical literature drawn from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible”
      CHST-1301 surveys biblical literature from the Old and New Testaments.
  • A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering meets every Thursday, and many student groups and ministry teams are listed.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) happens Thursday nights at 7:00pm at different venues around campus.”
      A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering is held every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at different venues on campus.
    2. Organizations and Clubs | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Abide Ministries Sponsor: Rachel Cooper, rachel.cooper@ngu.edu”
      Abide Ministries is a listed student organization.
    3. Ministry Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Band is a contemporary worship band that exists to glorify Christ through musical worship.”
      The Campus Band is a student worship ministry team.

Concerns

  • The international service-learning trips page listed no upcoming trips when it was checked.
    Sources (1)
    1. International Service Learning Trips | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/academics/undergraduate-study/service-learning/international-service-learning-trips · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are currently no upcoming trips. Check back later!”
      No international service-learning trip was listed as upcoming when the page was checked.
  • The prayer and study groups are listed without a meeting schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Grow deeper in your faith and connect with others through prayer and study groups on campus.”
      Prayer and study groups are offered on campus; no meeting schedule is given.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

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 Campus Ministries and Student Engagement

  • Address: 7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
  • Facilities: chapel (Turner Chapel)

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

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Office of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement provides a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students”
    The Office of Campus Ministries and Student Engagement provides Christ-centered services and ministries to students.
    “Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) happens Thursday nights at 7:00pm at different venues around campus.”
    A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering is held every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at different venues on campus.
  2. Vandiver Serving as Associate Vice President for CMSE | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/vandiver-serving-as-associate-vice-president-for-cmse · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Vandiver is now helping to lead Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) as associate vice president.”
    Dr. Dallas Vandiver is associate vice president for Campus Ministries and Student Engagement.
  3. Impact Teams | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement/teams/impact · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) Impact Teams are groups of students who serve and assist local churches with student discipleship events”
    Student Impact Teams serve and assist local churches with discipleship events.

Christian clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 1 off campus, 4 location not published

Service 2

  • Intercultural Service-Learning TeamsOff campus
    Teams that serve in the United States and abroad; locations vary from year to year.
    ngu.edu, ngu.edu
  • Impact Teams
    Student groups that serve and assist local churches with discipleship events, through small group, musical worship and preaching or teaching.
    ngu.edu, ngu.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Prayer and study groupsOn campus
    Prayer and study groups for growing in faith.
    ngu.edu
  • Global Impact WeekOn campus
    Emphasis week on Kingdom work at home and abroad.
    ngu.edu
  • Christian Worldview WeekOn campus
    Three days of reflection on applying a Christian worldview.
    ngu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gatheringOn campus
    Thursdays, 7:00 PM
    Weekly worship gathering at different venues around campus.
    ngu.edu

Other 1

  • Church fairOn campus
    Start of the year (August 20 in the 2026 schedule)
    Annual fair to help students connect with local churches.
    ngu.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • Ministry Teams (Campus Band, Joyful Sound, Act II, Media Ministry)
    Student ministry teams for worship, music, theatre and media, which also serve churches and events.
    ngu.edu
  • Abide Ministries
    Listed student organization.
    ngu.edu
  • Athletics Christian Athletes
    Listed student organization for athletes.
    ngu.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 1

  • Monday, Wednesday10:00 AMTurner Chapel (also live stream) · Chapel for the Fall 2026 semester; chapel is a graduation requirement and carries academic credit.

Worship night 1

  • Thursday7:00 PMDifferent venues around campus · Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering, weekly.

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. Chapel | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “On Monday and Wednesday mornings, the university family gathers at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and via live stream.”
    Chapel is held on Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Turner Chapel and by live stream.
  2. Campus Ministries & Student Engagement | North Greenville Universityngu.edu/life-at-ngu/leading-with-faith/campus-ministry-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) happens Thursday nights at 7:00pm at different venues around campus.”
    A Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship gathering is held every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at different venues on campus.

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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$18,947
$30,001–$48,000$16,988
$48,001–$75,000$20,704
$75,001–$110,000$20,433
Over $110,000$24,550

Full cost of attendance before aid: $42,034 a year.

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Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,944
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 47% · Women 53%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
27%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
29%
Total students2,219
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$21,063
Cost of attendance (per year)$42,034
Median federal debt at graduation$23,082
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
55%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
56%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
52%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
61%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$43,035
Admission rate67%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,221 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants33%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1060–1240ACT 20–28
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1156
SAT reading & writing540–630
SAT math520–610
ACT composite20–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 50 / 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
Accounting$62,411
Business administration$52,707
Criminal justice$51,418
Marketing$48,859
Kinesiology and exercise science$46,748
Journalism$46,502
Secondary education$45,918
Teacher education$40,804
Bible/Biblical Studies$40,334
Liberal arts$39,535

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biological and physical sciences, Biology, Broadcasting, Business (general), Communication studies, Computing and information science, Education (general), English, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Information technology, International business, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Psychology, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Theatre.

What students study most

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

FieldShare of degrees
Education25%
Business20%
Liberal arts and general studies9%
Theology and religious studies7%
Parks, recreation and fitness6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates4%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older10%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,850
SportsNCAA Division II · Conference Carolinas
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 8%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time67%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$16,624IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 71% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)About 15 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Nearest major airportCharlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)About 81 miles away
Town population1,880Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreCharlotteAbout 88 miles away · about 2 hours 20 minutes by car
Typical weather41°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Tryon, NC, about 12 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
Burglary0.430.08
Motor vehicle theft0.140.15

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

Questions families ask

Is North Greenville University a Christian college?
Yes. North Greenville University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is South Carolina Baptist Convention.
What is North Greenville University’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at North Greenville University?
Chapel is listed at Turner Chapel (also live stream). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 218441
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Southern Baptist
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