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Grove City College

Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127-2104

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business

Grove City College is a private institution in Grove City with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1261, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

80% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1876
Motto
Lux Mea
Mascot
Willie the Wolverine
Type
Private Christian liberal arts college
Conference
Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) of NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
73%Acceptance
1261SAT Avg
2,221Students
13:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Grove City College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1261

Reading & WritingMid: 631
566684
MathMid: 626
562690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2331

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1261

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,890
Room & Board$11,770
Books & Supplies$1,000

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,221
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.7%
Freshman Retention87.8%

Rankings

U.S. News
#4

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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