Knowee
Questions
Features
Study Tools
2
Overall Quality
Reputation
1.7
Food
2.2
Clubs
1.9
Facilities
2
Internet
1.5
Location
1.7
Opportunities
1.9
Safety
3.1
Social
1.9
Happiness
2

Basic Information

Location

  • Greenville, IL

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Private university
  • Established: 1892; 132 years ago (1892)
  • Founder: Stephen Morse, Almira Blanchard, Central Illinois Conference of the Free Methodist Church

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • 50+

Key Area

  • Experiential Learning
  • Liberal Arts
  • Christ-Centered Education
  • Character and Service
  • Workplace Readiness

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: 1,088 (Fall 2022)
  • Undergraduates: 948 (Fall 2022)
  • Postgraduates: 140 (Fall 2022)
  • Academic Staff: 101

Notable Alumni

  • Esther Snyder
  • Jeremiah Williamson
  • Jason Cannon
  • Jaunita Irizarry
  • Howard A. Snyder

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Students talk about this school

Good reviews
Overall 4.3
Its better every year
Overall 4
I've seen a lot of negative reviews, but my experiences with the school as well as the experiences of my friends have all been overwhelmingly positive. My professors are incredibly understanding and are always available to help out, the dorms are nice, and there are always different events going on! There are also a lot of financial aid packages.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
The school is so desperate to boost its already poor enrollments and cuts its budget for its employees. Anyone can get in with No ACT/SAT tests. A huge salary cut is on the way.
Overall 1
Right now, GU only offers online courses. Here is the deal. There are no supports for faculties to deliver the solid contents in an on-line format. Every email is about handing in the contracts and students' retention. If students are not happy, no matter what you do, they will leave. Very sad to see what they really care about.
Overall 1
I do not see any future of this school. That is why so many left. Everyone is tired and exhausted with overloads and extremely low pay. Only "Good News" were announced. "can not even be real to its own people."
Overall 1
I am so unhappy about the school and programs. Many of my friends left and transfer. There are still more things we do not know. The mess can not even describe the situation.
Overall 1
It is not worth the money to take MBA program here at the GU. I think I had to teach myself. I just think if I were looking back a year ago, and all the money I have put into the program. I am very disappointed to tell everyone an MBA can be taught via the internet.
Overall 1
The lifestyle statement is a joke. People are going to do what they want with or without a lifestyle statement. They treat us like kids but expect us to act like adults in class. This school doesnt listen to the students opinions. The quality of the teachers & courses is not good. People are very narrow minded and only care/think about themselves.
Overall 1.1
It is sad that another layoff is coming. Many faculties and staffs including some of my friends are very anxious and very eager to leave. There are far better places to study or work.
Overall 1.1
I worked at GU. They are so desperate to boost their enrollments. You are promised the world - you will be part of a 'family'. I cannot tell you how any students felt desperately alone. There is nothing to do in Greenville. GU is horribly expensive, and *anyone* can get in. Go to a community college and learn a trade in the medical field, etc.
Overall 1.1
It is basically a prison where you are not allowed to grow in any aspect except spiritually during your years here. The social scene is nonexistent unless you are engaged and want to have engaged people dinner parties. I feel completely unprepared to enter the education field because so much time is spent talking about Jesus in education classes.
Overall 1.2
Many I knew left after just one semester. Horrible experiences.