Greenville College
315 E. College Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246-0159


Established in 1892, Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois is a Christian liberal arts college with ties to the Free Methodist Church. However, students of any religious denomination are welcome at Greenville College, where they will become strong individuals poised for great futures. 

At Greenville College, students can choose from among more than 50 majors dispersed among the following academic departments: accounting; art; audio engineering;  biology; chemistry; communications; education; health, physical education, and recreation; history; language, literature, and culture; management; math; music; philosophy and religion; physics; psychology; and sociology. So many options might seem overwhelming, which is why Greenville College's Individually Tailored Education Plan (ITEP) is a great option for students who wish to carve out their own personalized degree program. 

Adults looking to return to campus for their bachelor's degree can do so through GOAL--Greenville Opportunities in Adult Learning--which is an accelerated degree program. Additionally, Greenville College offers a number of graduate programs, including the M.A. in Education and the M.A. in Teaching, as well as numerous continuing education courses for certified teachers wishing to expand on their classroom skills. 

Although college is an expensive four-year endeavor, Greenville College's tuition costs are considerably lower than those of other liberal arts schools in the country. Additionally, this Christian liberal arts college offers numerous opportunities for scholarships and financial aid, allowing students to take another step closer to fulfilling their academic and career goals. 

Quick Facts: 

·  Greenville's 50-acre campus is located in the heart of Greenville, Illinois, and is 45 miles east of St. Louis.
·  Greenville is home to the only student-run music festival in the nation, AgapeFest.
·  The student/faculty ratio at Greenville College is 18:1.
·  Over 95% of students receive some form of financial aid from Greenville College each year.
·  About 80% of students live on campus. One of Greenville's main distinctions is the emphasis placed on residential experience.
·  About 75% of Greenville College's faculty has earned doctoral or terminal degrees in their chosen fields.
·  More 1000 students enrolled in the various programs and divisions at Greenville College.