Good

Score: 62/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Grove City College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127

🌐 www.gcc.edu/

Grove City College — acceptance rate 73%, tuition $20,890

Grove City College campus, Grove City, PA. Photo: Mark Schellhase, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

86/100

Affordability

32/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,394

Total Enrollment

80%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

73%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Grove City College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

83.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,272

Average SAT

Median ACT

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Grove City College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $218,985
Avg rent near campus: $738/mo
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🏆 Where Grove City College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$20,890	$20,890
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$34,510	$34,510

Financial Aid

74%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

34%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Mechanical Engineering 44 grads/yr Computer Science 41 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 28 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 26 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 21 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 21 grads/yr Business Statistics 20 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19 grads/yr Psychology, General 18 grads/yr Religion/Religious Studies 18 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18 grads/yr Finance, General 17 grads/yr General Literature 17 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 15 grads/yr Accounting 15 grads/yr History, General 14 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Grove City College's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Aerospace engineers

$135k/yr 71,600 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Cost estimators

$77k/yr 221,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,394

Total Students

48%

Women

73%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 90%

Hispanic 1%

Asian 2%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 73%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Grove City College?

Grove City College has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Grove City College?

Tuition at Grove City College is $20,890 for in-state students and $20,890 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Grove City College?

The graduation rate at Grove City College is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Grove City College a good school?

Grove City College has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Grove City College?

Grove City College has a total enrollment of 2,394 students. Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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