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Grove City College is a leading liberal arts and STEM college that integrates faith and learning in a tight-knit residential community an hour from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1876, Grove City College was modeled after the nation's fourth oldest institution of higher education, Princeton University. Thanks to the vision of its founder, Isaac Ketler, and the support of its benefactor and board chairman, Sunoco founder Joseph Newton Pew, Grove City College sought to provide an affordable education of the highest quality rooted in a rich Christian, moral, and ethical tradition with a firm commitment to promoting individual freedom, personal responsibility, and the common good. To this day, the College maintains its foundational purpose, equipping its 2,400 students to pursue their unique callings through an academically excellent and affordable education in a Christ-centered learning and living community.
As one of the nation's most rigorous Christian colleges, Grove City ranks in the top 12% of colleges and universities in the nation for alumni earnings, yet its tuition costs less than half that of peer institutions such as Wheaton College, the College of William & Mary, the University of Virginia, the University of Chicago, Emory University, and Williams College. Expense is not spared, however, when it comes to maintaining a dynamic community where students can fully engage on a stunning campus drafted by the venerable Olmsted landscape architecture firm. The Olmsteds designed New York's Central Park and quintessential college campuses such as Yale, Brown, Cornell, American University, Harvard Business School, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins. Atypical for Christian colleges, Grove City excels in science, engineering, and computer science, with 42% of its students in the STEM disciplines.
Because of an institutional emphasis on human flourishing, Grove City students can reach their full potential in a vibrant social scene that is conducive to meeting the college's high academic standards. "As iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17), Grove City students push each other toward excellence, which is measurably reflected in the college's 96% job and graduate school placement rate (from a 98% knowledge rate for the Class of 2017 within six months of graduation). The financial future for Grove City graduates is bright, especially considering they typically make 9% more than competitor college alumni during their first five years of employment, and 21% more ten years after graduation.
Known for its 1984 U.S. Supreme Court case, Grove City College v. Bell, the College provides its students with private scholarships, loans, and need-based assistance while remaining free from federal government entanglement to safeguard freedom of conscience. In addition to operating nearly debt-free, the College practices transparent tuition pricing, abstaining from the common practice of artificial "discounting." As a result, the College does not transfer tuition dollars from some students to others as a recruiting tool. Thus, all students are charged the same price and enjoy equal opportunity to seek financial assistance and manage any remaining debt responsibly. In fact, 41% of graduates graduate debt free. Thanks to the College's high four-year graduation and job-placement rates, Grove City students typically repay their loans three years early.
So where does this college committed to the old Princeton ideal of faith-and-learning integration fit into the spectrum of higher education? At the intersection of academic excellence, human flourishing in a Christian context, personal and professional success, and true value-that's Grove City College. We invite you to come and see for yourself. To schedule a visit, click here or call 724.458.2100.
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Average GPA: 3.7 (high school GPA)
Average ACT: 27 composite
Average SAT: 1232 (writing score not factored in)
Essay: Required
Interview: Not required, but strongly recommended
Application deadline:
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: December 1
Regular Decision: January 20
Application fee: $50
Website: www.gcc.edu/futurestudents
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Academic Programs
Special programs
The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grove City College is making its mark in the business world, fostering the startup ambitions of students through a variety of programs, including the VentureLab business incubator.
The College's Center for Vision & Values promotes faith and freedom in the public square, places students in premier think tanks in Washington, D.C. and state capitols, and holds an annual conference that draws leading thinkers and speakers.
The Trustee Scholar program supports some of the country's best students and future leaders.
Red Box and Inner-City Outreach missions provide students with opportunities to serve here and abroad, exercise leadership and expand their horizons.
Career Services and Placement
Grove City College's nationally-ranked Career Services Office works with students throughout their college career to help determine and pursue their professional calling. Along the way, students have access to exclusive internships and amazing opportunities through the office, which sponsors hundreds of on-campus job interviews and recruiting visits and coordinates an annual career fair that brings together students and recruiters from manufacturing, business, education, government agencies and ministry organizations. Within six months, 96 percent of Grove City College graduates are at work or continuing their education at the nation's leading graduate schools.
Faculty
Our extraordinary faculty are dedicated to educating hearts and minds. They are Christian scholars who understand their disciplines as deeply and as well as they understand humankind's place in God's creation. They are teachers, mentors and friends to students ready to be challenged and informed. Grove City College is a place where high academic standards produce outstanding outcomes for graduates well-prepared to pursue their life's calling. It's a transformational experience in more ways than you can imagine.
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Check www.gcc.edu for more on Grove City College, including detailed information on programs and majors, student success, faculty perspectives and the latest news.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Grove City College is dedicated to the liberal arts and sciences. Through courses that form the humanities core, all students are exposed to the leading thinkers, books and ideas in religion, philosophy, history, political science, economics, literature, art and music that represent our common heritage and encompass the wisdom of civilization. The College is known as a top undergraduate engineering and computer science school and one of the few Christian colleges to offer fully-accredited mechanical, electrical and computer engineering courses. Biology, business, education, the liberal arts, and communications studies are among the other strong programs that produce graduates prepared to enter the working world or continue their education at graduate or professional schools.
Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Accounting-Finance 150-hour Dual Major
Finance
Biblical and Religious Studies and Philosophy
Biblical and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Biology
Biology/Health
Conservation Biology
Molecular Biology
Exercise Science
Management and Marketing
Business Management
Industrial Management
International Business
Marketing Management
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Communication and Visual Arts
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Economics and Sociology
Business/Economics
Economics
Sociology
Education
PreK-4 Elementary Education
PreK-8 Special Education with PreK-4 Elementary Education
Middle Level Math/English Education
Middle Level Math/History Education
Middle Level Science/English Education
Middle Level Science/History Education
Middle Level Science/Math Education
Grades K-12 Certification
- Biology/General Science/Environmental
- French
- Music
- Spanish
Grades 7-12 Certification
- Biology/General Science
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/General Science
- English
- English/Communication
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physics/General Science
- Social Studies
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Concentration
English
Entrepreneurship
History
Mathematics
Mathematics/Actuarial Science
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Music
Music/Business
Music Education
Music/Performing Arts
Music/Religion
Neuroscience
Physical Education
Exercise Science
Physics
Physics/Computer Hardware
Physics/Computer Software
Political Science
Psychology and Social Work
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.S.)
Neuroscience
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Pre-Law
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Conservation Biology.
Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physics Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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Engineering/Industrial Management.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
General Literature.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Accounting and Computer Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Students Say
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.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Understanding how to pay for college shouldn't be difficult. We are confident our bottom line is financially comparable to or less than that of other private liberal arts institutions and even many public universities. Importantly what we do works for our students. Grove City's four year graduation rate, job placement rate, alumni earnings, and time to pay off student loans is remarkable when compared to most of our competitors.
In fact, that's not just our opinion. Consumers Digest rated us as the #1 "Top Value" private liberal arts college in the nation. This ranking is based not only on the cost of education, but also on the academic achievement of our incoming freshmen and the quality of the education we provide our students throughout their time with us.
Besides affordability, the founders of Grove City College had another guiding principle: a commitment to maintaining our independence as an educational institution. That is why we operate without any federal assistance. Grove City College does not want to be held to the burdensome requirements that come with accepting federal aid. We continue to believe that our commitment to affordability, safeguarding freedom of conscience, and being able to act freely and independently justifies that decision.
Tuition and room and board for a year is less than $28,000 before scholarships and financial aid. That's about half the cost of competitive private colleges and the lowest cost among Pennsylvania's private schools. The College offers no discounts to attract students, since those discounts only result in higher costs for other students. Many students are able to graduate with little or no debt. In fact, 41% of the 2017 class graduated debt free.
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Grove City College attracts students from a national pool, with the 2,400-member student body hailing from 46 states and a dozen foreign countries. Known as "Grovers," they reflect the institution's Christian character and commitment to faith and learning. They are very involved in campus organizations of which there are more than 150 student-led, intramural sports, service-learning, campus and community service and entrepreneurship, along with their academic pursuits.
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Location
Grove City College is located north of Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania in a classic college town setting. Ranked nationally as the #2 Most Beautiful Christian College campus the picturesque 180-acre campus was designed by the same architects that designed the New York's Central Park and the U.S Capitol grounds. Neo-gothic buildings are set on wide lawns, surrounded by century-old trees. Students enjoy numerous activities in the culturally rich city of Pittsburgh (located one hour south of campus) and the historically significant western Pennsylvania/eastern Ohio region. Parks nearby afford students opportunities for outdoor activities such as white water rafting, hiking, caving, horseback riding, and water sports. The town of Grove City, also nationally ranked as one of the best small towns in America offers students community activities, restaurants, coffee shops, eclectic shopping experiences including premium outlet stores four miles from campus.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Campus encompasses academic buildings, including the state-of-the-art STEM Hall; 10 residence halls; the Henry Buhl Library; the Physical Learning Center, which features a competition pool, indoor track, basketball arena, fitness rooms, and a bowling alley; Breen Student Union, home to the GeDunk caf? and campus bookstore; the Pew Fine Arts Center, featuring three theaters, practice rooms, studio space, and an art gallery; a Christian activities building; varsity sports facilities, including Robert E. Thorne Field, soccer, baseball and softball fields, as well as expansive intramural playing fields; a technical learning center that is home to WSAJ studios; and Harbison Chapel, a beautiful neo-gothic cathedral that anchors the campus' central quad.
The College's Information Technology Program (ITP) ensures that each incoming freshman and transfer student is issued a lightweight tablet PC and printer/scanner/copier that provides direct access to campus-wide technology services, all as part of the College's continuing effort to integrate information literacy.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The shops and movie theater of idyllic small-town Grove City, the cultural venues and professional sports teams of the City of Pittsburgh, missions trips throughout the world, international study, the Amish countryside, and exploring the Allegheny River and Moraine State Park are all easily available to Grove City students.
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation from the student's healthcare provider must include a diagnosis of the current disability, the date of the diagnosis, how the diagnosis was reached (i.e. tests utilized and results), and the credentials of the diagnosing professional. Information on how the disability affects major life activity and/or academic performance is also needed, along with recommendations for reasonable accommodations.Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation from the student's healthcare provider must include a diagnosis of the current disability, the date of the diagnosis, how the diagnosis was reached (i.e. tests utilized and results), and the credentials of the diagnosing professional. Information on how the disability affects major life activity and/or academic performance is also needed, along with recommendations for reasonable accommodations.Special Need Services Offered
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Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
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100 Campus Drive
Grove City, PA 16127-2104
Experience College Life
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STEM Hall
Beans on Broad
Sweet Jeanie's
McConnells Mill State Park
Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers/Penguins
Volant- Shopping in Amish Country
Campus Tours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Academic yr: 9:30-11:30; 1:30-4:30 Summer: 10:30 and 2:00
Average Length: 1 hour