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71.0%Acceptance
$20,890Tuition
2,221Students
80%Grad Rate (6-yr)
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Undenominational

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
71.0%
Average SAT
1,245
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,130–1,360
ACT Composite (avg)
29
Total Enrollment
2,221

Admissions Overview

Grove City College is less selective with a 71% acceptance rate. This means most qualified applicants get admitted, though the school still maintains academic standards. The middle 50% of students score between 1130-1360 on the SAT or around 29 on the ACT. These scores reflect the college's expectations for solid academic preparation. The 88% retention rate suggests admitted students find what they're looking for here.

Grove City seeks students who embrace its Christian worldview and conservative principles. The college attracts applicants interested in a faith-based education that integrates biblical values with rigorous academics. Students who appreciate the school's unique stance of refusing federal funding and its commitment to free-market economics tend to thrive here.