Grove City College Admission Requirements
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Grove City College Admission Overview
Grove City College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Grove City College admitted 72.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 1141-1388 / ACT 23-31. Grove City College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Grove City College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Grove City College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for Grove City College
Acceptance Rate
The Grove City College acceptance rate is 72.3%. Last year, 1,515 of 2,095 applicants were admitted. That is the 36th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Grove City College and can you get accepted?
Grove City College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Grove City College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Grove City College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.73Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Grove City College typically have around a 3.73 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Grove City College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #15 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Grove City College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1141-1388Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
51%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 583
- Math 558
- Composite 1141
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 703
- Math 685
- Composite 1388
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Grove City College typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1141–1388) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Grove City College ranks #20 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1141 to 1388
SAT policy
Grove City College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Grove City College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
19%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 20
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 29
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Grove City College typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 23–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Grove City College places #26 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Grove City College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Grove City College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Mar 20, 2027Days left to Apply
201Applicants have 201 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 20, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Grove City College is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Grove City College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1141-1388); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212805.
GPA calculator: Grove City College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026