P.O. Box 1892
Tigerville, SC 29688

Overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, North Greenville University gives students a chance to further their education and lead a Christian lifestyle. Students and faculty at this South Carolina university all follow North Greenville University's motto, "Christ Makes the Difference."

Supported by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, about 2,000 students attend thisprivate, four-year liberal arts university. In the early 1900s, North Greenville University was the site for North Greenville high school, one of the few high schools in the county at the time. North Greenville University is about 20 miles north from South Carolina's largest metropolitan city, Greenville.

Students can explore a variety of academic divisions, such as the College of business, College of Christian Studies, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Humanities, and the College of Science and Mathematics. There's a plethora of religious-based classes, such as youth ministry, media ministry, and church music. A popular program at North Greenville University is the Intercultural Studies Program, which is within the College of Christian Studies. Students involved in this program concentrate on studying the Bible, history, and theology. The Intercultural Studies program also delves into mission work and communicating with people of other cultures about the Gospel.

Nicknamed the "Crusaders," sports also play a part in campus life. The mission of North Greenville University's athletic foundation is "to support our student-athletes through scholarships, leadership, encouragement, and equip them with Godly and moral character." North Greenville University is an NCAA Division II school. Younts Stadium can seat up to 5,000 spectators. Men's sports include football, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women athletes can play basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and cheerleading.

Quick Facts:

The campus is located on the summit of a rolling hill, surrounded by several acres of land owned by North Greenville University.

The Skyliner is a weekly newspaper publication at North Greenville University, featuring campus news and campus-related events.

Most of the buildings on campus have been built within the past few decades, replacing older campus buildings.

As the oldest student-run organization on campus, the Baptist Student Union is recognized nationally as a leader in summer mission trips.

The Walter T. Brashier Graduate School received Level III accreditation to offer graduate degrees in business Administration and Christian Ministry.

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