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Grove City College

Private

Grove City, PA

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Grove City College is a private small school in Grove City, PA, enrolling about 2,216 undergraduates. Grove City College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus. About 0% of students borrow federal loans here.

Admissions

Admit rate72%
SAT range1141–1388
ACT range23–31
Undergrads2,216
Yield (admits who enroll)39%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendanceNot reported
4-year grad rate81%
Median earnings, 10yr outNot reported

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans0%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,252
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grove City College's acceptance rate?

Grove City College in Grove City, PA admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Grove City College?

Admitted students at Grove City College typically score between 1141–1388 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Grove City College?

Admitted students at Grove City College typically score between 23–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

When is the application deadline for Grove City College?

Grove City College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Grove City College require students to live on campus?

No -- Grove City College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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