Grove City College

If you want to apply to Grove City College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is March 20 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Grove City College for fall semester should hear back from Grove City College by April 15.

Grove City College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Grove City College's admissions stats.

Grove City College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	0%
Mean SAT Score	1255
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	49%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	22%
Waitlist	Yes

Grove City College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Grove City College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	December 1	January 15
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to Grove City College?

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Grove City College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due December 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Grove City College is 96%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 73%. Last year, Grove City College admitted 297 of the 311 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Grove City College Admissions

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Transferring to Grove City College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Grove City College

Grove City College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Grove City College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Grove City College

What does Grove City College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Grove City College for more information on admission factors.

Grove City College Application Requirements

To apply to Grove City College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Grove City College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Grove City College?

Students admitted to Grove City College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. At Grove City College 0% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 0% were in the top 25% and 0% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Grove City College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9%
3.75 and 3.99	30%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	5%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	1%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Grove City College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Grove City College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Grove City College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 49% of Grove City College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 22% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Grove City College?

To be competitive with other Grove City College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1137 and 1368 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Grove City College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1368 and 25% of scored lower than 1137, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Grove City College student is 1255.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Grove City College students scored 692 or higher and 75% of students scored 571 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Grove City College students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 571 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Grove City College?

To be most competitive at Grove City College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Grove City College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Grove City College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Grove City College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Grove City College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Grove City College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Grove City College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Grove City College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Grove City College.

Does Grove City College accept transfer credits?

✅ Grove City College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Grove City College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Grove City College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Grove City College?

❌ No, Grove City College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Grove City College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Grove City College is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Grove City College?

✅ Grove City College's early decision acceptance rate was 96% in 2021.

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