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Grove City College

Private nonprofit 4-year · Grove City, Pennsylvania · 2,216 undergradsUndenominationalTest-optional

Campus of Grove City College
Photo: Mark Schellhase, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission7 in 10 get in72% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grantsn/aNot reported
Graduation rate
81%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years inn/aNot reported
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Grove City College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Grove City, Pennsylvania with 2,216 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants and graduates 81% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Grove City College acceptance rate and admissions

Grove City College admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1141 to 1388
4001600
ACT composite
23 to 31
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 583 to 703, math 558 to 685). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Grove City College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$22,570
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$12,720

Grove City College graduation rate, earnings and debt

81%
finished within 6 years
88%
came back for year two
0%
get a Pell Grant
  • 81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).

Grove City College majors and what graduates earn

Grove City College awarded bachelor's degrees in 40 fields recently.

All 40 majors at Grove City College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Mechanical engineering44n/an/an/a
Computer science41n/an/an/a
Business administration31n/an/an/a
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs28n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science26n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level24n/an/an/a
Political science21n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject20n/an/an/a
Communication19n/an/an/a
Religious studies18n/an/an/a
Psychology18n/an/an/a
Marketing18n/an/an/a
Literature17n/an/an/a
Finance17n/an/an/a
Business analytics and operations research17n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology15n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations15n/an/an/a
Accounting14n/an/an/a
History14n/an/an/a
Biology12n/an/an/a
Divinity and ministry8n/an/an/a
Human resources8n/an/an/a
Electrical engineering7n/an/an/a
Social work7n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology6n/an/an/a
Philosophy6n/an/an/a
Economics6n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design6n/an/an/a
Nursing6n/an/an/a
Special education5n/an/an/a
Romance languages4n/an/an/a
Mathematics4n/an/an/a
Physics4n/an/an/a
Business/Managerial Economics4n/an/an/a
Information science3n/an/an/a
Music3n/an/an/a
International business3n/an/an/a
Chemistry2n/an/an/a
Sociology2n/an/an/a
Arts management0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Grove City College

3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 3 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business analytics and operations researchMaster's3n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's1n/an/a
AccountingMaster's1n/an/a

Students and location

  • 2,216 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 48% women, 52% men
  • 13 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: distant town
  • Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Grove City College?

Grove City College admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Grove City College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $22,570.

What SAT score do you need for Grove City College?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 583 to 703 in reading and writing and 558 to 685 in math, and 23 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Grove City College test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Grove City College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Grove City College?

81% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

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