Grove City College (GCC)

Black Pinpoint 100 Campus Drive | Grove City, PA | 16127-2104

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Located an hour north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Grove City College provides a Christcentered, non-sectarian environment in which students and faculty "create a vibrant and uplifting community that encourages one another to live to the fullest in a Christ-like manner." The school desires to see students excel inside and outside the classroom, integrating Christ "into all aspects of education and a career for the future," and it "challenges...students to grow in all aspects-intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and athletically." And, this philosophy works: "The majority of the students here apply their spiritual relationship with God to all activities on campus, whether it be academic or social." The low cost of tuition is just gravy, as is the strong alumni network and "really good reputation with employers."

The professors at Grove City "vary from department to department," but on the whole, they are "engaging, approachable, and very knowledgeable about the course material" and "willing to personally invest in the students." Many expect a lot from their students and assign a heavy workload, but people find the academics to be "challenging, but not suffocating." The "very intelligent, friendly, and available" faculty usually "have extensive office hours and are more than willing to help [students]." Current students say their instructors maintain "a very open dialogue about various beliefs," and "challenge [students] to ask hard questions" both in an area of study and on a more personal level.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,034
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Acceptance Rate
73%
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Average HS GPA
3.75

Deadlines

Early Decision
November 1
Early Decision II
December 1
Regular
March 20

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
566 - 684

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
562 - 690

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 31

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Application Essay

Non-Academic

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Interview
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Character / Personal Qualities
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Level of applicant's interest

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$21,700
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$700
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$700
On-Campus Room and Board
12230
Approximate Expenses per year
$35,330

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
239
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Terminal Degree
163

Gender

Men
152
Women
87
Minority
6
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
76%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's

06. Student Body

What students say:

As might be expected, those who come to Grove City are "largely Christian kids," who are "generally polite and law-abiding," and the student body tends to swing conservative or moderate politically. According to students, the college "avoids being...restrictive or closed-minded." "Grove City students know what they believe, but are open to discussion," a student explains. These students collectively provide "the most friendly atmosphere" many have ever been a part of. "Peers I've never even met smile at me as I pass them on the sidewalk," describes one happy student. The college as a whole "welcomes students with open arms," and it is very easy to find "a community that encourages and inspires one another." There are a fair number of type A personalities here: Grove City students are "hardworking and highly motivated to do well," and "many people overcommit themselves to the various on-campus groups."

Gender

48% female52% male

Out of State

47% are out
of state
53% are
in-state

Students

93% are
full time
7% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,365
Foreign Countries Represented
14

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.06%
Asian
2.21%
Black
0.39%
Hispanic
0.50%
Caucasian
90.54%
Unknown
0.06%
International
1.00%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

Since Grove City College is located in a relatively remote area of Western Pennsylvania, most activities are done on-campus, but "for a small town, there's lots to do," including plenty of places to eat, a movie theater, and ice cream shops. Days at Grove City are pretty typical, spent "going to class, studying, catching up with friends over meals, movie and game nights on the weekends, dances, campus ministries, [and] club activities." Many are also on sports teams, especially "intramural sports teams like volleyball, basketball, Frisbee, [and] soccer," plus students also "like to hang out in our recreational room or go bowling." Forget about Footloose: there is actually "a great deal of dancing and singing here," and people like to "go for walks when the weather is nice, play games, watch movies, do sports, and simply talk together." Indeed, many lunches "devolve into an ideological, theological, or philosophical discussion." Grove City students are proud of their involvement in the world around them through "various academic lectures, Warriors (an hour-long worship service), and screenings of political debates"; these events, though not required, are "extremely well-attended." Likewise, there "are many great groups on campus that provide community service or benefit for a good cause." Intervisitation between male and female dorms is "limited," and this is in no way a party school.

Students
92%
First-Year Students
97%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Amy Biddle
Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 100 Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127-2104
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724-458-2100

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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724-458-2100

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Academic yr: 9:30-11:30; 1:30-4:30 Summer: 10:30 and 2:00
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact the Admissions Office to schedule a meeting with faculty. Contact the Athletic Department to schedule a meeting with a coach.
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe IconPlease call 724-458-2900

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
by appointment

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Limited Fridays

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Shuttle services and buses are available as transportation from the Pittsburgh International airport, which is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes from campus.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Directions from I-79 (Exit 113 - Grove City): Take Route 208 East into Grove City to the first traffic light (McDonald's will be on your left). Turn right onto Main Street (Rt. 58). At the second traffic light (Liberty Ave), turn left into the campus. Follow the road around to Crawford Hall (Administration Bldg). Directions from I-80 (Exit 24 - Grove City): Take Route 173 South into Grove City. Follow Route 173 as it winds through town. Turn left onto Main Street (Rt. 58). Go to the second traffic light (Liberty Avenue). Turn left into the campus and follow the road to Crawford Hall. (Administration Bldg.)

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following is a list of nearby hotels and Bed and Breakfasts: Within 10 Minutes of Campus Best Western Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 1924 Leesburg Grove City Road Grove City, PA 16127 724-748-5836 / 800-780-7234 Candlewood Suites - Grove City Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 37 Holiday Blvd. Mercer Township, PA 16137 724-748-6900 Comfort Inn - Grove City Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 118 Garrett Dr. Grove City, PA 16127 724-748-1005 / 877-424-6423 Hampton Inn & Suites Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 4 Holiday Blvd Mercer, PA 16137 724-748-5744 / 800-426-7866 Holiday Inn Express Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 21 Holiday Blvd. Mercer, PA 16137 724-748-5514 / 888-465-4329 Rodeway Inn & Suites ? Grove City Outlet Mall Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 2049 Leesburg-Grove City Road Mercer, PA 16037 724-748-9920 / 724-748-9921 Super 8 by Wyndham ? Grove City Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 2001 Leesburg-Grove City Road Mercer, PA 16137 724-602-4257 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Exit 113/I-79 Grove City 231 Westside Square Drive Mercer, PA 16137 724-748-6322 Within 15 Minutes of Campus Comfort Inn - Mercer Exit 15/I-80 Mercer 835 Perry Highway Mercer, PA 16137 724-748-3030 / 877-424-6423 Quality Inn Exit 29/I-80 Barkeyville 137 Gibb Road Barkeyville, PA 16038 814-786-7901 / 877-424-6423 Fairfield Inn & Suites Exit 105/I-79- Slippery Rock 1000 University Parkway Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724-406-0535 / 888-236-2427 Motel 6 Exit 29/I-80 Barkeyville 1010 Dholu Road Harrisville, PA 16038 814-786-8375 / 800-466-8356 Bed & Breakfasts Casa DaCosta 116 West Market Street Mercer, PA 16137 724-662-5681 Plants Herb Farm 104 South Foster Road Mercer, PA 16137 724-301-3273


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intramural sports
37%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
23%

Men's Sports (Wolverines)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Wolverines)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Dr. Matthew Vogel
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
140
Number of Honor Societies
24
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
17
Join a fraternity
17%
Join a sorority
20%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description We have a 1:1 mandated program and it is included in tuition. HP and Microsoft are used as equipment vendors.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesApr 15
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Notification DateFeb 20

Required Forms

School

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,981
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,488
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,194
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
46%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$48,254
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,780
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
03 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
76%
Graduate in 5 years
80%
Graduate in 6 years
81%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Conservation Biology.
  • Molecular Biology.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Statistics.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer Science.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Science.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Accounting and Computer Science.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Music Management.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.

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