Greenville University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,224

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$20K

Avg. Financial Aid

Greenville College is a four-year, Christian college providing a quality liberal arts education for over 1600 traditional, adult-degree-completion and graduate students. Founded in 1892, Greenville College is located in Greenville, Illinois, about 45 miles from St. Louis on I-70, and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Greenville College emphasizes academic excellence and is a vibrant Christ-centered community. We are the first Strengths-based campus in the nation, and we help students develop their strengths using Gallup's StrengthsFinder. Greenville College empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.

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Overview

Total Faculty	59
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,155
Part-Time Undergraduate	69
Application Acceptance Rate	61%
Transfer Students	140
Programs	56 Programs
Courses	736 Courses
Equivalencies	788 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$22,920
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,920
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	79%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,696
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	91%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$12,272

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

At Greenville College we partner with students and families every day to make their dreams of attending Greenville College a reality. Approximately 96% of our students receive financial assistance in the form of merit scholarships, institutional awards and grants, federal and/or state assistance, as well as low-interest student loans and work study opportunities.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Occasionally students are admitted with a grade point average less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at their current institution.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from high school and/or from any college previously attended (and a college catalog including course descriptions) should be submitted for evaluating any transfer work.
SAT Scores:

If you will be transferring in with less than 30 transferrable college credits, please request a copy of your ACT or SAT scores to be sent to Greenville College.
Letters of Recommendation:

Academic and personal references may be requested.
Essay:

A 400-500 word writing sample is required with your application for admission.
Application Fee:

There is a $25.00 application fee for the paper application, or a $10 application fee for the online application.
Interview:

The College reserves the right to request a personal interview prior to the admission decision.
Other Requirements:

Visit Campus. Turn in your housing enrollment and immunization forms. Turn in your $200 enrollment deposit.
Apply Here:

www.greenville.edu/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses to be transferred must be C- or better from each institution and apply to the student’s program at Greenville.
Credits (Min/Max):

A maximum of 86 semester credits may be accepted from four-year colleges and universities. A maximum of 66 semester credits can be accepted from two-year institutions (junior or community colleges) or from Bible colleges.