Greenville University
Greenville, Illinois · Private
Greenville University admitted 95% of 1,273 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 811–1219 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 51% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Greenville University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 25, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Greenville University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $45,564 a year. After grants, students paid $21,442 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Greenville University’s acceptance rate?
Greenville University admitted 95% of applicants: 1,214 of 1,273 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Greenville University’s application deadline?
Greenville University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 25, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Greenville University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 811 to 1219, with a median around 1008. A score at or above 1008 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Greenville University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Greenville University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Greenville University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers, up to 250 words each). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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