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Grove City College

Grove City College is a small, private institution located in Grove City, pa. Founded in 1876, Grove City College offers undergraduate degrees in 38 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,160 undergraduates
cost $19,990 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Grove City College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 71.0%
SAT score average 1277
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.75
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grove City College is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Mechanical Engineering
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Finance and Financial Management Services
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,990
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,050
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $32,890
Average financial aid package $9,849
Estimated cost $23,041 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,990
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,050
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $32,890
Average financial aid package $9,849
Estimated cost $23,041 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Grove City College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,160, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

2,319

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
90%
African American %
0%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Grove City College, students love their Warriors for Christ, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA 16127-2104
phone 724-458-2000
address www.gcc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Warriors for christ

Orchesis

Orientation board

Association for women students (aws)

Young life

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Grove City College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Grove City College?

Grove City College is located in Grove City, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Grove City College? 

The acceptance rate for Grove City College is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Grove City College?

The average high school GPA for Grove City College students was 3.75.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Grove City College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Grove City College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,560.

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