Grove City College Acceptance Rate & Admissions

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About Grove City College

christian liberal artsindependent of federal fundingsmall pennsylvania collegebusiness and engineering focusaffordable private college

Grove City College is a private liberal arts college in Grove City, PA, known for its christian liberal arts, independent of federal funding, and small pennsylvania college. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Grove City College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 609 students each year. Grove City College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1130–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Grove City College has a sticker price of around $31,840; actual cost varies significantly by family income and aid eligibility.

Admissions

Grove City College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%

Overall Accept Rate

1245

Median Admitted SAT

SATSubmitted score range: 1130 – 1360 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 25 – 32

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Grove City College

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Essay Strategy

Grove City College has a strong Christian, Reformed tradition and wants students who genuinely connect with that mission. In your essays and any supplemental writing, be direct about how your own faith or values align with an education rooted in those principles, because vague mentions of faith will not stand out the way a specific, personal connection will.

Financial Aid — High Impact

Grove City offers competitive merit scholarships that do not require a separate application, so your admissions application itself is your scholarship application. Strong grades and involvement in leadership or service activities can meaningfully increase the award you receive.

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

80%

6-Year Graduation Rate

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

2,207

Undergrad Enrollment