Grove City College
Grove City, PA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • 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
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100
73%
Acceptance Rate
2,082
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
43
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1February 15
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 20June 1
Spring Regular DecisionMarch 20 May 1
Other
Early Decision I
November 1January 15
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
49%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
12
22%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1245
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
559
75th
692
Reading
25th
571
75th
690
3.80
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
51%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
1%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 724-458-2100
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

What Students Are Saying

As the popular campus saying goes: Grove City College--where your best isn't good enough since 1876. It will be a lot of work, but it will also be the most amazing learning experience of your life. Also, be prepared to be challenged and uplifted in your faith by both students and faculty. Finally, if you love sports, this is the place for you. On average a student participates in 2.3 Intramural sports...not including club and varsity.
Jonathan from East Islip, NY
Make sure that you come and visit the campus - most people live really close, so that's not hard, but as someone who comes from further away, it was really important for me to see what GCC was actually like. The numbers in the pamphlet didn't convince me to come here - it was the atmosphere and the general attitude of everyone here when I visited.
Mandy from Phoenix, AZ
Visit the campus! Definitely interview! Talk to current students. Apply Early Decision if you know it's where you want to go.

When you get in, take Old and New Testament with Dr. Bibza!
Katherine from Tucson, AZ
Yes, it's a lot of work to be a good GCC student. Yes, you can still have an awesome college experience despite that fact. Practice good study habits so you won't be knocked off your feet by the workload when you get here.

As a member of a fraternity, I can say that it's been awesome being able to live with such an amazing group of guys this year. When you get here, look into fraternities, sororities, and housing groups. It has really enhanced my college experience, and I would recommend that all freshmen consider it.

Most importantly: Don't get too worked up about grades! Do your best, but don't stress as if you need an A to have a successful future. Strive to glorify God with your work here, and you'll have nothing to worry about.
Jacob from Whitinsville, MA
The interview is important. Don't come here if you plan on partying and drinking often.
Lynn from Lewis Center, OH
Come to the campus and experience it for yourself! Come and meet your potential professors in a major you are considering at one of the Junior or Senior Crimson days. Have a meal in the cafeteria. Talk with students walking around on campus and you will see just how friendly they really are.
Sophomore Grover
Get ready to read and to learn. It's tough, but it's worth it. If you're not serious about academics and if you don't enjoy learning, I wouldn't go to Grove City.
Christopher from Philadelphia, PA
I would definitely suggest visiting the campus before you make any decisions. The campus at Grove City is gorgeous and the staff and faculty are really nice and super helpful. And of course it is really helpful to be on top of things, and make sure that you are giving yourself the time you need to get everything done.
Alex from PA
If you are interested in applying, make sure to take challenging courses in high school. Your grades, as well as the difficulty level of your high school coursework, are important components in admissions. Also, make sure to have significant involvement in at least one or two extracurricular activities. If you live close enough to the college, be certain to schedule an interview, as this is given a lot of weight. I would also recommend scheduling a tour of the beautiful campus.
Kate