Grove City College

grade B minus
Overall Grade
4 Year
GROVE CITY, PA
Rating 3.46 out of 5 945 reviews

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Academics
grade B
Value
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Diversity
grade C+
Campus
grade B
Athletics
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Party Scene
grade D
Professors
grade C+
Location
grade C
Dorms
grade B+
Campus Food
grade C+
Student Life
grade C+
Safety
grade A minus

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100 CAMPUS DR
GROVE CITY, PA 16127

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About Grove City...

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NCAA Division III

Athletic Conference

Presidents' Athletic Conference

From Grove City College

At Grove City College, you will be empowered to pursue Truth freely, grow in deep-rooted community, and confidently follow your calling to glorify God and help others flourish.

No matter your dream, you can get there from here. Choose from our 60+ dynamic programs in STEM, business, and the liberal arts, and be guided by world-class faculty mentors and our Career Services Office ranked #8 nationally (Princeton Review).

In addition, you will join a tight-knit community of motivated students who sharpen each other “as iron sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17). With 150+ clubs and organizations available, you’ll have abundant opportunities to grow in leadership and build lasting relationships.

It’s not hard to see the long-term value of a Grove City education—like our 95% career outcomes rate within six months and alumni earnings ranked in the top 12% nationally.

Come explore our stunning campus or connect virtually to see what makes Grove City an extraordinary place to pursue your calling!

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 20

Acceptance Rate

79%

SAT Range

1130-1380

ACT Range

23-30

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$22,344 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$7,055 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

77%

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Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

13:1

Evening Degree Programs

84%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 50 responses

48%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 61 responses

25%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 61 responses

Majors

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Our four-year BSN program combines a robust liberal arts and sciences education with accredited, high-quality clinical training through Butler County Community College’s Shaffer School of Nursing. As a nursing major, you will have access to accomplished faculty mentors, state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant Christian community, and real-world experience to help you launch into a high-impact career.

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Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
12%
On Campus
86%
Online
1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,172 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

100

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 42 responses

Dedicated
40%
Motivated
36%
Religious
17%
Judgmental
5%
Outgoing
2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

98%

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Poll

69%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 71 responses

Poll

66%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 80 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 38 responses

Faith and Freedom
53%
Quality Education in a Christian Environment
18%
Discipline
11%
Faith and Dedication
11%
Conservative
3%
Home away from home
3%
Strict
3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

85%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

National

83%

90%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 30 responses

Grove City College Reviews

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GCC really does have the potential to be a great school, especially with its small size. However, the miserable weather for ~6 months of the year; the utterly life-sucking academics which take over every aspect of your life (get ready to say "I would come, but I have homework" *A LOT* to non-Grovers); the overly laborious, outdated, and superfluous rules (GCC still hasn't left 1955), and the (almost comically) clueless Administration (think Mayberry RFD but for all the WRONG reasons) ruin what could be a unique experience. Most Professors truly want to help you, but will require you to sign over your entire life to their class in return for an "OK" grade. Furthermore, a lot of "cliques" (think Mean Girls) form after "Move-In" Week, so make friends early or you will be left eating alone. But having friends doesn't really matter when you have to study all week and all weekend. If your idea of fun is going to church, then you are the perfect GCC candidate. If it isn't? Run... Far Away!

My favorite part about going to Grove City was getting to learn from the professors. Almost every professor is passionate, clear, gracious and its clear they care for the students. As for dorm life, it did not feel like the women's halls had much community, in general. That might be different on the sorority halls. But the dorms feel very safe and I appreciated that there were only limited visiting hours for the opposite gender. The food is great and it's easy to eat lots of nutritious meals! Both cafeterias have salad bars and usually have some sort of meat, soup, and a dessert section. I appreciated all their work. Grove City is a very small town, and you can start to feel a bit stranded, especially if you have no car. The academics are rigorous, but with a balance of major related classes, electives, and extracurriculars its definitely doable. The sun doesn't shine often in that part of the country, so it can get to feel a bit gloomy in the winter, but spring does come eventually.

The best education a young person can receive is one that presents opposing viewpoints rather than just your current worldview. At one time, GCC did just that. I recall hearing conservative economists and walking across the hall and listening to strident liberals present the opposing viewpoint. That is an education. It makes you think! Seek many viewpoints and grow. I fear GCC is no longer the place for that. It saddens me.

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