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College townGreek life
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
Campus Visits
1 upcoming visit · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
73%Acceptance
1261SAT Avg
2,221Students
13:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1261
Reading & WritingMid: 631
566684
MathMid: 626
562690
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2331
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$20,890
Room & Board$11,770
Books & Supplies$1,000
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from PA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
50 mi(87 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
271 mi(470 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
319 mi(553 min)