Total Enrollment 2,530
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Grove City College

http://www.gcc.edu
100 Campus Dr, Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127-2104
(724) 458-2000

THE MISSION OF GROVE CITY COLLEGE Since its founding in 1876, Grove City College, committed to Christian principles, has striven to be equal in academic quality to the finest four year colleges. It seeks to provide liberal and professional education of the highest quality that is within the reach of families with modest means who desire a college that will strengthen their children's spiritual and moral character. When the College was chartered, a broad, Christian-based cultural consensus prevailed in America. By charter, the doors of the College were open to qualified students "without regard to religious test or belief." The ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students' federally guaranteed loans may be deferred while enrolled.
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Grove City College, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,168), and 0% receive loans ($15,436 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,824.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Grove City College is $15,436 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,761 people applied to Grove City College. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 61.0% female ) and 56.0% accepted (56.0% male and 57.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     47.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     82.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     84.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Feb 1st
Admissions Office Phone (724)-458-2100
Admissions Office Email admissions@gcc.edu
Admissions Office Address 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127-2104
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.gcc.edu/Transfer.php
Admissions Website http://www.gcc.edu/admissions.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.gcc.edu/Application.php
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Grove City College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 563
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 685
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 568
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 682
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
Grove City College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 60
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
Molecular Biology 30
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 115
Accounting 30
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 20
Business/Corporate Communications 0
Business/Managerial Economics 2
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 17
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 14
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
Marketing, Other 22
Communication, journalism, and related programs 34
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 34
Computer and information sciences and support services 20
Computer and Information Sciences, General 20
Education 57
Chemistry Teacher Education 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 38
Music Teacher Education 13
Physics Teacher Education 4
Engineering 59
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 28
Mechanical Engineering 31
Engineering technologies/technicians 6
Engineering/Industrial Management 6
English language and literature/letters 43
English Language and Literature, General 43
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 11
History 33
History, General 33
Mathematics and statistics 25
Mathematics, General 25
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Philosophy and religious studies 20
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 19
Physical sciences 6
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 3
Psychology 19
Psychology, General 19
Social sciences 44
Economics, General 5
Political Science and Government, General 28
Sociology 11
Visual and performing arts 10
Music Management and Merchandising 2
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 8
Music, Other 0
 
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