Greenville University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

Published: April 02, 2025

Author: T. Sunderland

GREENVILLE, IL (April 2, 2025)— Greenville University announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard.

The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

GU is committed to ensuring the success of all military-affiliated students in their academic journey. Alyssa Sanders, Greenville University Certifying Official (SCO) states, “Greenville University is thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to ensuring the education of veterans. If a potential student has military education benefits, we are here to assist them in using those benefits to help pay for their education.”

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” - Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.

For veterans interested in exploring military benefits for education at Greenville University, visit GU’s website at greenville.edu/veterans or contact Alyssa Sanders, School Certifying Official at alyssa.sanders@greenville.edu or 618.664.7026.

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About Military Friendly® Schools:

The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

About Greenville University:

Greenville University is an accredited Christian liberal arts university with more than 1,100 students, including traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the University is located in Greenville, Illinois, 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. Visit www.greenville.edu.

GU thrives as a worldwide learning community of grateful and faithful Christ-followers who warmly welcome students from all over the globe, seeing all persons within our ever-growing reach as bearers of God's image and beneficiaries of God's grace. At GU, students are seen, known, and valued as global citizens fueled by immersive experiences, innovative learning, and a deeply connected community anchored in a transformative relationship with God. Able and trusted guides help them live, learn, and grow into their unique God-given stories and callings.

About Viqtory:

Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.

For further information or to arrange interviews, contact:
Greenville University
Terri Sunderland, Press Contact
Terri.sunderland@greenville.edu
618.664.7031

Military Friendly® Schools
Kayla Lopez, Senior Director of Military Partnerships
For press inquiries visit:
www.militaryfriendly.com/support