Greenville University

Greenville University

315 E. College Ave - Greenville, IL 62246
Great Lakes Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Small Size
905 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
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Greenville University
315 E. College Ave - Greenville, IL 62246
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From Greenville University

Greenville University was the nation's first school to offer the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) major. A variety of music-related majors like Recording Industry, Music Business, and Media Promotions have helped Greenville graduates become Grammy-winning artists, producers, managers and music industry executives.

Greenville University offers a variety of distinguished academic programs. Over 90% of pre-med graduates gain acceptance to their first choice medical school. The school offers 12 undergraduate Teacher Education programs that were given the highest rating from the Illinois State Board of Education, and Greenville's cutting edge Digital Media major is one of the fastest growing on campus.

Greenville's pristine campus – located 45 miles from downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch – was founded in 1892 with the intent to provide a distinctive, Christ-centered college education for men and women. Approximately 1,200 students attend class at Greenville and 80% live on campus. Greenville University is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school and is home to AgapeFest, the nation's only student Christian music festival, and other student-run ventures like Blackroom Records label and WGRN radio.

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Neighborhood

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, the campus sits within easy walking distance of local restaurants, cafes, and shops that cater to student life and budgets. The small-town setting offers a friendly, close-knit community atmosphere where students can easily navigate between classes, dining options, and entertainment venues on foot. The surrounding area provides a safe, welcoming environment that balances academic focus with accessible social and recreational opportunities.
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,113/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Regular Decision Jul 25, 2027
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 38 811 - 1219  
ACT 18 14 - 24  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,273 53 % 46 % -
Number admitted 1,214 53 % 46 % 1 %
Number enrolled 210 55 % 44 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious/Sacred Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies
Music Technology
Music
Digital Arts
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences —
Environmental Biology —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Business Administration and Management
Organizational Behavior Studies —
Management Information Systems —
Marketing/Marketing Management —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies —
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Recording Arts Technology/Technician —
Education Curriculum and Instruction —
Education
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching —
Secondary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor —
Engineering Engineering —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature —
History History —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Religion/Religious Studies —
Physical Sciences Chemistry —
Physics —
Psychology Psychology —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work —
Theology and Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music —
Visual and Performing Arts Art/Art Studies —
Music Technology —
Music —
Digital Arts —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
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Mission Statement

Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.