- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 583–703 reading and writing, 558–685 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–31 composite
- Average net price: $24,184 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Grove City College reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Grove City College reviews each application.
Grove City College GPA requirements
Grove City College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Grove City College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Grove City College acceptance rate
Grove City College admitted 1,515 of 2,095 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Grove City College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Grove City, Pennsylvania, with 2,341 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Grove City College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 583 | 643 | 703 |
| SAT Math | 558 | 622 | 685 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 23 | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1272 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Grove City College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Grove City College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,184 a year at Grove City College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Grove City College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Grove City College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Grove City College students have?
The middle 50% of Grove City College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 583–703 in reading and writing and 558–685 in math; ACT composite 23–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Grove City College?
Grove City College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is Grove City College's acceptance rate?
Grove City College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,515 of 2,095 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Grove City College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Grove City College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Grove City College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Grove City College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Grove City College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 51% sent SAT scores and 19% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Grove City College?
A lot: Grove City College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and other tests. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Grove City College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,184 a year at Grove City College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Grove City College consider legacy status?
Yes. Grove City College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Grove City College?
Yes. Grove City College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Grove City College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Grove City CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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