Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Grove City, Pennsylvania |
| Online | gcc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Grove City College is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Grove City, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. The campus, set on 180 acres in a rural small-town setting, features Gothic-style architecture highlighted by the distinctive Harbison Chapel. Founded in 1876 as a private preparatory school and incorporated as a college in 1884, the institution maintains its founding Presbyterian principles while operating independently without federal funding. The college is known for its conservative principles, strong engineering programs, and business curriculum, with all students required to complete a core liberal arts program regardless of major. Students must live on campus for all four years unless they reside with family in the immediate area, and the college maintains separate residence halls for men and women.
Ratings
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Grove City College is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1360 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,890 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212805 IPEDS survey data for Grove City College.
Current students may use the Grove City College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024