About Greenville

A friendly, mid-sized community, Greenville is nestled against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a short drive to Atlanta or Charlotte, the beach or mountain lakes. Combining the close-knit feel of a small town with the sophistication and resources of a big city, Greenville has something for everyone. Its central location, mild climate, and abundant recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities offer a stellar quality of life.

  • The area has experienced a tremendous population boom over the past decade
  • The Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson MSA (metropolitan statistical area) population is 1 million
  • Site Selection magazine recently ranked the Greenville metro area as the #5 area for international investment in the United States
  • The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, rated among the finest arts centers in the country, draws Broadway shows and tours of renowned artists
  • Also representing the arts are Carolina Ballet, the Greenville Symphony, Greenville Little Theatre, and others
  • The 16,000-seat Bi-Lo Center brings major concerts, family shows, and sporting events to Greenville
  • Greenville’s cost of living is significantly lower than that of other cities in the region (Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Richmond) and is below the national average
  • Greenville’s delightful downtown offers restaurants, sidewalk cafes, shops and boutiques, music on the square, arts and craft festivals, and the acclaimed Reedy River Park

For more information, please call Greenville Hospital System Academic Services at 864-455-7883.