- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 406–615 reading and writing, 365–615 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–28 composite
- Average net price: $21,442 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Greenville University reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Greenville University reviews each application.
Greenville University GPA requirements
Greenville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Greenville University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Greenville University acceptance rate
Greenville University admitted 1,713 of 1,757 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Greenville University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Greenville, Illinois, with 986 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Greenville University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 406 | 507 | 615 |
| SAT Math | 365 | 488 | 615 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 | 28 |
| ACT English | 14 | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1038 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Greenville University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Greenville University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,442 a year at Greenville University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Greenville University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Greenville University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Greenville University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Greenville University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Greenville University?
Greenville University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,713 of 1,757 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Greenville University?
Greenville University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Greenville University students have?
The middle 50% of Greenville University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 406–615 in reading and writing and 365–615 in math; ACT composite 16–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Greenville University test optional?
Check Greenville University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Greenville University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Greenville University?
A lot: Greenville University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Greenville University consider legacy status?
No. Greenville University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Greenville University accept AP credit?
Yes. Greenville University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Greenville University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,442 a year at Greenville University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Greenville University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Greenville UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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