- 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)
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.
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
What GPA do you need to get into Grove City College?
Grove City College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, 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 we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Grove City College?
Grove City College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,515 of 2,095 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Grove City College students have?
The middle 50% of Grove City College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (51% of them) scored 583–703 in Reading and Writing and 558–685 in Math. The median scores were 643 (Reading and Writing) and 622 (Math).
What ACT scores do Grove City College students have?
The middle 50% of Grove City College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (19% of them) had composite scores of 23–31, with a median of 27.
Does Grove City College accept AP credit?
Yes. 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.
What is the average net price at Grove City College?
In 2022–23, 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, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
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).