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Grove City College

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world rank  2035

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Overview

Founded in 1876, the Grove City College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Grove City (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Grove City College (GCC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Grove City College (GCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 148-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Grove City College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Grove City College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Grove City College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Grove City College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym GCC
Founded 1876
Motto Lux Mea
My Light
Colours Crimson and white
Mascot Willie the Wolverine
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University Location

Address 100 Campus Drive
Grove City
16127-2104 Pennsylvania
United States
Grove City College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Grove City College Phone Number +1 (724) 458 2000
Grove City College Fax Number +1 (724) 458 3395

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Grove City College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Grove City College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Grove City College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Grove City College.

Grove City College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Grove City College's admission information.

Grove City College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Grove City College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Grove City College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Grove City College's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Grove City College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Grove City College's Admission Office Admission Office

100 Campus Drive
Grove City 16127-2104
(724) 458 2100


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Grove City College.

Grove City College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Grove City College has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Grove City College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Grove City College's Control Type Control Type

Grove City College is a private higher education institution.


Grove City College's Entity Type Entity Type

Grove City College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Grove City College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Grove City College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Grove City College is Christian-Nondenominational Religious Affiliation

Grove City College has a Christian-Nondenominational affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Grove City College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Grove City College's main facilities:


Grove City College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Grove City College's Library

Grove City College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 127,356 physical volumes, 3,493 physical media, 2,650 digital/electronic media and 103 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 27 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Grove City College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Grove City College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Grove City College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,249 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Grove City College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Grove City College's main services:


Grove City College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Grove City College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Grove City College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Grove City College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Grove City College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Grove City College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Grove City College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Grove City College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Grove City College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Association of Christian College Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Grove City College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Grove City College's Facebook page Grove City College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Grove City College's X (formerly Twitter) page Grove City College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Grove City College's YouTube channel Grove City College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Grove City College's Instagram page Grove City College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Grove City College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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