Greenville University Acceptance Rate
Greenville, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,273
- Admitted
- 1,214
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Greenville University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 95.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,051 to 1,273 (-38%) over that period.
Its 95.4% rate makes Greenville University more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 2%.
Greenville University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,051 | 1,142 | 55.7% | 268 |
| 2015–16 | 1,901 | 1,070 | 56.3% | 260 |
| 2016–17 | 1,093 | 632 | 57.8% | 200 |
| 2017–18 | 1,287 | 852 | 66.2% | 220 |
| 2018–19 | 2,147 | 1,039 | 48.4% | 221 |
| 2019–20 | 1,684 | 945 | 56.1% | 226 |
| 2020–21 | 1,993 | 1,180 | 59.2% | 157 |
| 2021–22 | 1,007 | 801 | 79.5% | 206 |
| 2022–23 | 1,275 | 1,200 | 94.1% | 230 |
| 2023–24 | 1,273 | 1,214 | 95.4% | 210 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 587 | 567 | 96.6% |
| Men | 686 | 647 | 94.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–608 | 38% |
| SAT Math | 381–611 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–24 | 18% |
How Greenville University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Greenville University's acceptance rate?
Greenville University's acceptance rate is 95.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,214 admitted of 1,273 applicants).
Is Greenville University test optional?
Greenville University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Greenville University?
Greenville University received 1,273 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,214.
What SAT score do you need for Greenville University?
Admitted students at Greenville University typically scored 430–608 on SAT Reading/Writing and 381–611 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Greenville University getting harder to get into?
Greenville University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.7% in 2014–15 to 95.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.greenville.edu/.