More selective than 71% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
52% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Grove City College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Grove City College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Grove City College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 583 | 703 |
| SAT math | 558 | 685 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1141 | 1388 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Grove City College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 583–703 | 558–685 | 23–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 566–684 | 562–690 | 23–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Grove City College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Grove City College has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
| 33 | Grove City College | 72% | 83% | — |
| 34 | York College of Pennsylvania | 74% | 64% | $18,556 |
| 35 | Lycoming College | 74% | 60% | $19,140 |
| 36 | Gannon University | 74% | 66% | $22,553 |
| 37 | Chestnut Hill College | 74% | 49% | $27,970 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Grove City College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Grove City College admissions questions
What is the Grove City College acceptance rate?
Grove City College accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,493 of 2,034 applicants were admitted.
Does Grove City College require the SAT or ACT?
Grove City College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 52% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Grove City College?
The middle 50% of Grove City College enrolled first-year students scored 1141–1388 on the SAT and 23–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Grove City College?
37% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (557 of 1,493).
Is Grove City College getting harder to get into?
Grove City College accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Grove City College overview