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Overview
Founded in 1876, Grove City College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college in western Pennsylvania. Grove City grants bachelor’s degrees in over 50 academic majors and all courses feature a focus on Christian faith. As a Christian college, Grove City holds twice weekly chapel services at Harbison Chapel and attendance is mandatory. In addition, the Grove City campus is home to the Institute for Faith and Freedom as well as the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$30,670
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1250
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,890 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,570 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Average Aid Per Year
$8,020
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,911
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,911
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
14%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4184
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,911
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,618,285
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,532,840
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$19,061
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$47,408
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Undenominational
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2095
Students Applied
44%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
44
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | February 15 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 15 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 20 | May 1 |
| Other | November 1 | January 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1250
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,383
Total Number of Undergrads
2,216
0
100
80%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
83%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
51
Faculty Overview
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Student Organizations
130
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
93%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
98%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wolverine
School Colors
crimson and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Presidents' Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
26
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Grove City College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Sharon
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Top 5 Employers
Ernst & Young
PPG Industries
Genesis Medical Associates
Timken
Chick-fil-A
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$47,408
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