# Greenville University

Private nonprofit college in Greenville, IL. IPEDS ID 145372.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/greenville-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/greenville-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 98% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,533 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 15% of IL colleges and 24% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,827; beats 12% of IL colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,181 |
| 30-48k | $15,313 |
| 48-75k | $13,988 |
| 75-110k | $20,650 |
| 110k+ | $24,903 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (46% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,827 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,181 | $78,834 | 7.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,313 | $62,936 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,988 | $57,491 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,650 | $84,872 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,903 | $102,351 | 9.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $45,091
- Tuition and fees: $32,200
- Housing and meals: $10,658; books: $976

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 406–615; SAT math: 365–615; ACT: 16–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,273 applicants, 1,214 admitted, 210 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 98%, ACT 16–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT 14–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | not reported | $59,241 | $28,250 |
| Human Resources | not reported | $55,263 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,911 | $42,180 | $22,103 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | $27,445 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Human Resources → HR specialist: median wage $71,670 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $76,820 (IL), $75,940 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $60,650 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $75,320 (IL), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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