Grove City College

Grove City, PA

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$18,930

$18,930

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
19%
600-699
51%
500-599
27%
400-499
3%
700-800
19%
600-699
41%
500-599
33%
400-499
7%
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30-36
40%
24-29
35%
18-23
24%
12-17
1%
30-36
20%
24-29
52%
18-23
21%
12-17
7%
30-36
26%
24-29
46%
18-23
28%
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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,348
Declined + 349
Total Received 1,697
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Private (nonprofit)

2,272

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication Studies
  2. Biology
  3. Mechanical Engineering
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Codes

SAT 2277
ACT 3582

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School Facts

Grove City College, founded in 1876, is a private, evangelical Christian college of liberal arts and sciences. Its 180-acre campus is located near the center of Grove City, Pennsylvania. It is located in western Pennsylvania about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment 2,272
Established in 1876
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Nondenominational Christian
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)

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Grove City, PA

180-acre campus in Grove City (population: 8,011), 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Air serves Pittsburgh.

Grove City College
100 Campus Drive
Grove City, PA 16127

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
95%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing

Greek Life

 
10 fraternities 23% of male students
 
9 sororities 28% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
39%
Top 1/4
84%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
19%
600-699
51%
500-599
27%
400-499
3%
700-800
19%
600-699
41%
500-599
33%
400-499
7%
composite english math
30-36
40%
24-29
35%
18-23
24%
12-17
1%
30-36
20%
24-29
52%
18-23
21%
12-17
7%
30-36
26%
24-29
46%
18-23
28%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 20
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

79%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,348
Declined + 349
Total Received 1,697

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Interview
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Lee Wishing
Vice President for Student Recruitment
P: 724 458-2100
F: 724 458-3395
admissions@gcc.edu

Financial Aid

47%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,022.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $18,930
Room & board $10,310
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $30,240
Average Financial Aid - $8,022
Total with Avg. Aid $22,218

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal
State $839,469
Institutional $6,529,068
Other external $794,202
Total $8,162,739

Non-need-based

Federal
State $65,259
Institutional $1,724,556
Other external $1,126,577
Total $2,916,392

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Financial Aid Deadline

Institution's own financial aid form
April 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 724 458-3300
F: 724 450-4040
financialaid@gcc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Thomas G. Ball
Director of Financial Aid
tgball@gcc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Club Sports - Men's

fencing, martial arts, rugby, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

fencing, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Todd Gibson (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Presidents' Athletic Conference, Collegiate Water Polo Association
Mascot
Wolverine
School colors
crimson and white

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Biblical/Religious Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology/General Science Secondary Education
Biology/Health
Business Administration/Management
Business Analysis
Business Economics
Chemistry
Chemistry Secondary Education
Chemistry/General Science Secondary Education
Christian Ministries
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Conservation Biology
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education/Mid-Level Math/English
Elementary Education/Mid-Level Math/History
Elementary Education/Mid-Level Science/English
Elementary Education/Mid-Level Science/History
Elementary Education/Mid-Level Science/Math
Elementary Education/P-4
Elementary/Special Education/P-8
English
English Secondary Education
English/Communication Secondary Education
Entrepreneurship
Exercise Science
Finance
French
French/Secondary Education
History
History Secondary Education
International Business
Marketing Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Secondary Education
Mechanical Engineering
Middle Level Math/English
Middle Level Math/History
Middle Level Science/English
Middle Level Science/Math
Molecular Biology
Music
Music Education
Music/Business
Music/Performing Arts
Music/Religion
Philosophy
Physics
Physics Secondary Education
Physics/Computer
Physics/General Science Secondary Education
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Secondary Education
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication Studies
  2. Biology
  3. Mechanical Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,272

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,272
students

Female
47%
1,068

Male
53%
1,204

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

2,172
students

Female
47%
1,017

Male
53%
1,155

5%

100
students

Female
51%
51

Male
49%
49

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
89%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

49%

Transfer applicants accepted

60%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 17
Countries most often represented Bahrain
Chine
Germany
Jamaica
Nigeria
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Scott Gordon
Director of Student Activities and Programs
724 458-3352
gordonst@gcc.edu

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