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Grove City is found in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Grove City is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. Grove City is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Grove City is known for its programs in science and mathematics.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 45% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 579. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 2,341 in 2005 at the school.
Grove City has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Grove City offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Grove City College
100 Campus Dr
Grove City, PA 16127-2104
General Phone: (724) 458-2000
Admissions Phone: (724) 458-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 458-3300
http://www.gcc.edu
Grove City awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 110 | business and related services, marketing studies, accounting, international business, financial management, business communications, managerial economics, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 105 | English, history, political science, Spanish language, sociology, economics, French language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 74 | molecular biology, biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physics teaching, chemistry teaching, early childhood education |
| Engineering | 60 | mechanical engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering |
| Media | 29 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 9 | music, music management, various music studies, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Grove City in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 529 | 39 |
In 2005, Grove City had a total enrollment of 2,341 students (2,321 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 47% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Grove City offers campus housing for 2,118 of its 2,321 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Grove City, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,076 | 924 | 45% | 580 | 63% |
| Men | 931 | 501 | 54% | 303 | 60% |
| Women | 1,145 | 423 | 37% | 277 | 65% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 579 | 698 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 458-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,440 |
| Room and board | $ 5,344 |
| Room charge | $ 2,844 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Grove City participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 458-3300
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grove City Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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