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Grove City College
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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100 Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127-2104
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
February 1
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
February 1
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
February 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
100 Campus Drive
Grove City
PA
16127-2104
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
January 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
67% of 2,225 applicants were admitted
Women
66% of 1,104 applicants were admitted
Men
67% of 1,121 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
599 (40%) of 1,484 admitted students enrolled
Women
293 (40%) of 731 admitted students enrolled
Men
306 (41%) of 753 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
19%
3.75 - 3.99
45%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 606 average , 543-669 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
15%
Score of 600 - 700
42%
Score of 500 - 600
36%
Score of 400 - 500
7%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 638 average , 572-704 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
28%
Score of 600 - 700
42%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 23-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
40%
Score of 24 - 29
46%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 27
Score of 30 - 36
25%
Score of 24 - 29
49%
Score of 18 - 23
21%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 29
Score of 30 - 36
50%
Score of 24 - 29
27%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
3%
Class President
9%
Student Government Officer
10%
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