North Greenville University Acceptance Rate
Tigerville, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,243
- Admitted
- 2,036
- Yield
- 21.5%
- 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, North Greenville University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.5% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,776 to 3,243 (+83%) over that period.
Its 62.8% rate makes North Greenville University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 74%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (59.4% for women vs 67.7% for men, a 8.3-point gap). North Greenville University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,776 | 1,056 | 59.5% | 575 |
| 2015–16 | 1,613 | 935 | 58% | 545 |
| 2016–17 | 1,617 | 956 | 59.1% | 484 |
| 2017–18 | 1,701 | 1,035 | 60.8% | 541 |
| 2018–19 | 2,021 | 1,205 | 59.6% | 508 |
| 2019–20 | 1,934 | 1,215 | 62.8% | 401 |
| 2020–21 | 1,999 | 1,306 | 65.3% | 387 |
| 2021–22 | 1,966 | 1,371 | 69.7% | 442 |
| 2022–23 | 2,197 | 1,671 | 76.1% | 505 |
| 2023–24 | 3,243 | 2,036 | 62.8% | 438 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,912 | 1,135 | 59.4% |
| Men | 1,331 | 901 | 67.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–640 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 25% |
How North 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 North Greenville University's acceptance rate?
North Greenville University's acceptance rate is 62.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,036 admitted of 3,243 applicants).
Is North Greenville University test optional?
North Greenville University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to North Greenville University?
North Greenville University received 3,243 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,036.
What SAT score do you need for North Greenville University?
Admitted students at North Greenville University typically scored 510–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is North Greenville University getting harder to get into?
North Greenville University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.5% in 2014–15 to 62.8% 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.ngu.edu/.