Academics
Located an hour north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Grove City College provides a Christ-centered, 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.
