We empower motivated students like you to pursue Truth without fear of reprisal, grow in deep-rooted community, and confidently follow your calling to glorify God and help others flourish.
At Grove City College, we believe all people are created by God with a purpose for their lives. In this age of uncertainty, students are looking for a college they can trust to guide them toward Truth and prepare them for their unique callings. We promise to be that college as we have been for so many students for nearly 150 years.
To safeguard the Christian consciences of our faculty and students, we accept no federal funding. This decision was made in response to our 1984 landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Grove City College v. T.H. Bell, Secretary of the Department of Education. Over the years we’ve witnessed how this principled stand has positively shaped the minds and hearts of our students as they solidify their worldview and tackle today’s challenges with boldness and humility.
“As a private Christian college, we have legitimate concern about federal interference in what we teach and how we teach it.”
Former Grove City College President Dr. John Moore
The foundation of a valuable education is built upon steadfast Truth rather than the latest popular ideology and fads. While the sand shifts beneath the foundations of many colleges and universities, Grove City College holds true to its mission of providing a rigorous Christ-centered education as it has since 1876.
Mission Statement
Grove City College equips students to pursue their unique callings through a Christ-centered, academically excellent, and affordable learning and living experience.
Vision Statement
Grove City College strives to be a highly distinctive and comprehensive Christian liberal arts college of extraordinary value. Grounded in permanent ideas and conservative values and committed to the foundations of free society, we develop leaders of the highest proficiency, purpose, and principles ready to advance the common good.
Since our 1876 founding, we’ve seen education ultimately as a means to growing in wisdom and knowledge of the Lord (Colossians 2:3), empowering students to excel in their chosen fields while growing holistically. With a rigorous education grounded in the timeless truths of Scripture and a renowned liberal arts core, Grove City College will equip you to make a meaningful impact through your vocation as you lead and serve wherever God calls you, here or abroad.
Our distinguished faculty come to Grove City with an inspiring passion for their fields and a commitment to investing in students’ lives as teachers and mentors in and out of the classroom. Of our 145 full-time faculty, 97% have terminal degrees from such prestigious institutions as Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Yale, Michigan, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon, and MIT, to name a few.
We know that students must be prepared for a dynamic and complex world, and our commitment to a liberal arts education will guide students of all majors to know and apply what is right and true. Our respected Humanities Core grants students an enriched perspective on the good life and deepens their desire to know the God who reigns at the heart of all things. By exploring Scripture and different facets of civilization and culture, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of the world and your place in it. As you prepare for your vocation, the core curriculum will cultivate empathy, sharpen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills, and foster a greater appreciation for the dignity of all people. While our degree programs will help prepare you for a thriving career, our core curriculum will prepare you for a thriving life. 97% OF FACULTY HOLD TERMINAL DEGREES.
“A good education requires two interdependent skills: asking the right questions and thinking critically. I have had the privilege of studying and teaching at some of the best universities and graduate schools in the U.S., England, and Israel, and these experiences have taught me the importance of cultivating curiosity and critical thinking both in learning and in life.
At Grove City, it is an absolute privilege to teach and mentor students eager to know God more intimately through His word. Whether you sign up for classes on the Old Testament, biblical Hebrew, evangelism, missions, or world religions, you can count on a rigorous and life-enriching exploration of the Bible and theology in all its complexity, simplicity, beauty, and truth.”
Dr. Seulgi L. Byun
Ph.D., University of Cambridge Chair, Department of Biblical & Religious Studies
Whether you want to be CEO of the next big startup, take your nursing or engineering skills to developing countries, or teach first graders how to write, you can get there from here. Our dedicated faculty will be your co-visionaries from dual enrollment through your master’s degree.
With more than 70 robust majors, 60-plus diverse minors, and more graduate programs being added every year, you can discern God’s unique calling for your life and pursue it wholeheartedly.
Save money and begin your Grove City journey with our dual enrollment program. High school juniors and seniors are invited to get a head start on college while in high school. Visit www.gcc.edu/dualenrollment to learn more about our online and on-campus course offerings.
Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Accounting and Business Analysis (150hour Dual Major)
Accounting-Finance (150-hour Dual Major)
Finance
Biblical & Religious Studies and Philosophy
Biblical and Religious Studies
Christian Ministries
Philosophy
Biology
Biology
Biology/Health
Conservation Biology
Molecular Biology
Business
Business Analysis
Business Economics
Business Statistics
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
International Business Management
Marketing
Supply Chain Management
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry with Chemical Synthesis Concentration
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Biochemistry with Forensic Science Concentration
Biochemistry with Health Concentration
Chemistry
Communication and Visual Arts
Communication Arts
Design and Innovation
Computer Science
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Data Science
Education
Elementary Education
Special Education with Elementary Education
Middle Level Math/English Education***
Middle Level Math/History Education***
Middle Level Science/English Education***
Middle Level Science/History Education***
Middle Level Science/Math Education***
***Option to add Elementary Education certification
Grades K-12 Certification
– French
– Music
– Spanish
Grades 7-12 Certification
– Biology and General Science
– Chemistry
– Chemistry and General Science
– English
– English and Communication
– History and Social Studies
– Mathematics
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Physics
– Physics and General Science
Post-Baccalaureate
Accelerated Teaching Certificate
Teacher Intern Program
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Applied Science and Engineering
English
English
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
History
History
Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Mathematics
Mathematics with Actuarial Science Concentration
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Music
Music
Music Business
Music Education
Music Performance with Instrumental Music
Concentration
Music Performance with Piano Concentration
Music Performance with Vocal Concentration
Music Religion
Nursing
Nursing (BSN)
Physics
Physics
Physics/Computer with Hardware Concentration
Physics/Computer with Software Concentration
Political Science
Political Science
Psychology and Social Work
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.S.)
Social Work
Undeclared
Undeclared – Liberal Arts
Undeclared – Sciences
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Pre-Theology
Accounting, AI and Machine Learning, Astronomy, Biblical and Religious Studies, Biology, Business, Business Analysis, Chemistry, Christian Ministries, Classical Christian Education, Classical Studies, Communication Arts, Computer Game Design and Development, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice Studies, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Design, Digital Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Exercise Science, Family Studies, Finance, French, High-Tech Entrepreneurship, History, Human Resource Management, International Business, International Studies, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Physics, Medieval Studies, Missional Entrepreneurship, Music, Musical Theatre, National Security Studies, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Political Philosophy and Theology, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Redemptive Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Sales, Social Enterprise, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports Management, Statistics, Studio Art, Supply Chain Management, Theater, Writing, Youth Ministry
AVAILABLE AS +1 PROGRAMS FOR GCC GRADUATES.
MS Accounting
MS Business Administration
MA Business Analytics
MS Kinesiology
MA Theology & Ministry (an accelerated four-year BA + MA program)
*Please refer to www.gcc.edu/majorsandminors for the most up-to-date program offerings.
**Listed alphabetically
With a passion for adventure and intercultural connections, many of our students choose to spend time abroad. The Office of Global Programs will help you land a study abroad experience so that you can work on your degree for a semester from cities around the world. You can also earn college credit abroad with our many faculty-led travel courses during the winter and spring intersessions to places like London, Paris, and Jerusalem. A variety of mission trips are available as well.
Nearly 40% of our students will participate in an international travel experience during their time at Grove City College.
Bryce Kulik, New Zealand
Amanda Hall, Italy Ezekiel Esteban, Ecuador
Faculty-led trip to Israel
Faculty-led course to Japan and Singapore
From the minute you set foot on campus, you will have the support of your Grove City family, which includes our strong alumni network. With active alumni holding notable positions in almost every field, you can be confident you will have help acquiring the best internships while at Grove City and attaining a desirable job or graduate school placement after graduation. Being part of an influential network of more than 30,000 alumni can help open the right doors for you to fulfill your calling.
Grove City’s alumni network played a crucial role in landing my first job out of college. The way alumni went above and beyond to help me, through referrals or informational interviews, speaks highly of the lasting bond we share as Grovers. The skills, perspectives, and relationships I gained from my time at Grove City continue to be assets in my work. Knowing the value of my Grove City College education in the professional world, I want to give back to current students in the same way.
Senior Search Engine Marketing Analyst, Merkle Incorporated
The generosity and willingness our alumni show by mentoring current and former students is something that sets Grove City apart. Over the last several years, more than a dozen Grove City alumni have given me insight to make wise decisions, connected me to job and internship opportunities, and helped me find a career that I feel passionate about.
Vice President, Insurance Design and Operations, Thomas Brady and Associates
I chose Grove City because I wanted my education to be rooted in Christian values, to lay a strong foundation prior to entering the secular business world. My four years were filled with growth both spiritually and academically. My extracurricular involvement and relationships on campus, as well as guidance from the Career Services Office, gave me opportunities to network with alumni, including my current employer. I have enjoyed staying connected to the College by attending networking events and returning to campus to speak at a Career Services event. It is encouraging to be part of such a robust alumni network that works closely with Career Services to help students and alumni advance in their careers.
Territory Manager, Keystone Ridge Designs
HEAR FROM CURRENT STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR GROVE CITY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE!
As a graduate of Grove City College, you will leave here well prepared to thrive in your professional calling, thanks in large part to our Office of Career Services, which is frequently ranked in the top 20 nationally by The Princeton Review. In recent years we’ve earned a spot on The Princeton Review’s list of Top 20 Best Schools for Internships. Also, 95% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, going on to earn salaries that put us in the top 14% in the country for alumni earnings.
95% CAREER OUTCOMES RATE WITHIN 6 MONTHS ALUMNI EARNINGS TOP 14% NATIONALLY
More than 375 employers typically recruit students throughout the year on campus or virtually for jobs and internships, including:
Armstrong World Industries, Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI), Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital Sciences LLC, Chick-fil-A, Clark Associates, Cru,Ellwood Group, ENSCO Inc., Enterprise Holdings, EPIC, EY (Ernst & Young), FBI, FedEx Services Information Technology, Focus on the Family, Highmark, Hope International, International Justice Mission, Johnson Controls, Keystone Ridge Designs, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, NetApp, Northwestern Mutual, NVR/Ryan Homes, PA DCNR, PNC Financial Services, Portage Learning, PPG Industries, PwC, Samaritan’s Purse, Sherwin-Williams, Siemens Industry, Sight & Sound Theatre, Smith Micro Software, Stantec, TeachBeyond, The Heritage Foundation, Timken, Turbocam International, UPMC, US Steel, Wabtec Corporation, Walmart Corporation, and Westinghouse Electric.
Visit www.gcc.edu/commonemployers for a comprehensive list of typical employers that have participated in on-campus/online recruiting at Grove City College.
(THE PRINCETON REVIEW)
You will be nurtured with a deep and integrated Christian perspective to equip you as a leader with a strong faith, and to guide you to contribute to the common good and the flourishing of all people. Central to our ethos is the conviction that all true wisdom and knowledge come from Christ Jesus and are intended to honor Him; a theme expressed so beautifully in Colossians 2:2-3.
As you thrive in our deep-rooted community, you will daily witness authentic examples of Christian faithfulness in others such as your athletic coaches and resident assistants. You will be encouraged by our president outwardly sharing his faith and our distinguished faculty integrating faith and Christian wisdom in the classroom. Conversations with Christian friends and meals with faithful mentors will lead you to discover a deeper and more joyful knowledge of our Savior. Through four intentional years integrating faith, learning, and living, you will be preparing for a lifetime of faithful focus and — ultimately — a life of lasting joy.
“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom
COLOSSIANS 2:2-3
CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY
so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
The Chapel Program is at the core of our students’ Christian formation. Each week, our worship services, educatorled Bible studies, and prayer gatherings foster a growing knowledge of God’s Word, as well as lasting relationships and fellowship among our students. Meanwhile, our weekly Faith for Life lecture series deepens their faith, solidifies their Christian worldview, and suggests next steps for walking the path of faith.
EXPERIENCE OUR CHAPEL SERVICES.
Our students are active in a wide array of campus organizations dedicated to ministry and service. Whether right on campus, in the surrounding area, across the country, or around the globe, you can cultivate a servant’s heart, develop leadership skills, and impact the world for God’s Kingdom as you integrate your faith with your unique calling.
Red Box Global Outreach — the Red Box GO program provides international, short-term (6-8 week) summer opportunities and training for students discerning a call into the global mission field.
RED BOX GLOBAL OUTREACH PAST LOCATIONS
• Cambodia
• Italy
• Ireland
• Uganda
• Kenya
• Bulgaria
• The Middle East
• South Asia
• Zambia
1 PETER 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
Inter-Community Outreach — ICO trips are open to all Grove City College students and provide opportunities to actively serve local and global communities. ICO trips focus on the relational aspect of ministry through Christian service and partnership as students serve with others to glorify God and reflect the light of His love into a world of great need.
INTER-COMMUNITY OUTREACH PAST LOCATIONS
INTERNATIONAL
• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• San Andres Sajacabaja, Guatemala
DOMESTIC
• Aliquippa, PA
• Ashland, KY
• Buffalo - Niagara Falls, NY
• Chattanooga, TN
• Philadelphia, PA
• Providence, RI
• Tucson, AZ
CENTER ON RURAL MINISTRY
• Western PA
• Northern WV
• Eastern OH
• Southwestern NY
With more than 140 student-led clubs and organizations, Grove City gives you abundant opportunities to get involved, grow as a leader, and become more well-rounded — enhancing your liberal arts education. From intramural and club sports to special-interest and faith-based groups, to service clubs, academic honoraries, and fraternities and sororities, you will have freedom to develop your gifts outside the classroom and build community that truly does last a lifetime.
The College’s diverse music, visual, and performing arts programs set the stage for students to develop and share their talents as image-bearers of the Master Creator. Whether majoring, minoring, taking electives, or participating in our ensembles, exhibits, or productions, you will find ample opportunities to use your creative gifts, experience culture, and bring our campus community together around edifying displays of beauty.
• 25+ music ensembles (open to all majors).
• One of the largest Division III marching bands nationwide.
• 100+ concerts and recitals annually.
• Nationally-acclaimed theatre program.
• Numerous annual theatre and dance performances.
• American prize-winning orchestra program.
• Fully-equipped art studio.
• Apple© media and drafting lab.
• Gallery space.
• Numerous art courses (e.g. drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture).
At the core of our successful athletic program lies a commitment to faith that transcends competition and motivates studentathletes to excel as competitors, teammates, and people. Led by faithful coaches, Wolverines are a force to be reckoned with — regularly earning berths in NCAA and ECAC tournaments and meets, winning conference titles and sportsmanship awards, and receiving many individual and All-American honors.
In cultivating an understanding of the bigger picture, our studentathletes carry their passion for the game beyond the field, court, pool, and track — through leadership and service in campus organizations and team mission trips around the world. Become a Wolverine and join our exceptional athletic legacy!
Nearly 25% of our students participate in varsity or club sports
MEN’S
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading (co-ed)
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
WOMEN’S
Basketball
Cheerleading (co-ed)
Cross Country
Swimming & Diving
Volleyball
Water
NCAA Division III
Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC)
Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA)
Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
We know the cost and long-term value of a college education can be concerning, and we are committed to dealing truthfully in our pricing and scholarship offerings (Proverbs 11:1). Specifically, we avoid the practice of exorbitantly inflating the cost of college and then offsetting it with an artificially large scholarship.
This is an intentional and deceptive marketing tactic frequently used by private colleges. Many private schools set high prices to create a perception of inflated academic value and to convince students that they are highly valued. And, importantly, this scheme enables colleges to surreptitiously transfer parents’ and students’ money to other students in order to fund their scholarship offerings.
Unfortunately, this marketing practice often diverts the student’s focus from the things that really matter in a college education: a rigorous academic program, distinguished faculty mentors who integrate faith and learning, peers who share one’s values, and remarkable employment and graduate school placement outcomes.
Grove City sets its tuition at what it actually costs to educate a student. Our initial price is low, and from there we offer financial aid and scholarships through our endowment earnings and donor gifts. We never transfer money deceptively from one student to another, and our student outcomes are among the very best in the nation. For more information, visit www.gcc.edu/truthfulpricing
Be sure to apply for Grove City College financial aid (different from the FAFSA) no later than April 15. We recommend applying for financial aid by your admissions application deadline (see pg. 28).
Come see our stunning campus laid out by the Olmsted Brothers who also designed Yale, Harvard Business School, Notre Dame, and Stanford. The College sits in a small-town community just 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and an old-time theater within walking distance of campus, as well as a Premium Outlet mall nearby.
Could you envision yourself here, where top-ranked career preparation is grounded in Christ-centered community for a transformational experience? Come and see! Our visit options allow you to customize your time on campus and experience Grove City College firsthand.
Please schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance at www.gcc.edu/visit or by contacting visit@gcc.edu or 724-458-2100.
Explore virtual visit options at www.gcc.edu/visit.
• Admissions Interview
• Q&A Session
• Walking Campus Tour
• Class Observation
• Faculty Meeting
• Financial Aid Appointment
• Chapel Visit (Worship Wednesdays; Formation Fridays)
• Lunch with Current Student
• Vocational Guidance Visit
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• Career Services Office Visit
• Registrar’s Office Visit
• Athletics Visit
• Music Audition*
• Music Ensemble Visit
• Music Lesson
• Disability Services Visit
• Group Visit
• Clubs & Organizations Visit
• Made-to-Order Mondays – Sept. 9, Oct. 28, Feb. 10, March 17
• Fall Open Houses – Sept. 14, Nov. 9
• Music Major Day – Oct. 14
• STEM Discovery Day – Oct. 5
• Education Major Day – Nov. 2
• Admitted Student Day – March 29
• Spring Preview Day – April 12
Follow us @grovectycollege! Chat with current students on the ZeeMee app!
DAILY VISIT OPTIONS OPEN HOUSES
Average GPA 3.75
Average SAT 1250
Average ACT 27
Average CLT 94
Men to Women 14:1
Students to Faculty
2,400 1:1
STUDENTS
FROM 46 STATES AND 14 COUNTRIES
Whether you are a senior in high school or looking to transfer from another institution, we welcome you to apply through our easy-to-follow process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Admissions at 724-458-2100 or admissions@gcc.edu
• Admissions application (available online or in print).
• Test optional for fall 2025 (we recommend submitting test scores for computer science and mechanical engineering majors and for merit scholarship consideration).
• Official transcript (high school and college if applicable).
• One essay (see application for topic).
• Grove City College Early Decision Agreement Form (for Early Decision applicants only. Available at www.gcc.edu/edagreement).
• School Report Form (available on the online application and on our website www.gcc.edu/schoolreport).
• Two letters of recommendation as listed below. The College does not provide specific forms for recommendation letters.
- One academic recommendation letter from a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal.
- One spiritual/character recommendation letter from a pastor, youth pastor, or someone who knows you well in that regard.
• We recommend you interview with an admissions counselor who can serve as your advocate for admission and scholarships.
As a guided, one-on-one conversation, the interview is an opportunity for you to share your story, learn more about the College, and get your questions answered. Although the interview is not required as part of the application for admission, we recommend it for high school seniors or students who are ready to interview during their junior year.
• Early Decision I — For students who intend to commit to Grove City if accepted.
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
- Notification date: Dec. 15
- Deposit deadline: Jan. 15
• Early Decision II — For students who intend to commit to Grove City if accepted.
- Application deadline: Dec. 1
- Notification date: Jan. 15
- Deposit deadline: Feb. 15
• Regular Decision I
- Application deadline: Jan. 20
- Notification date: Feb. 20
- Deposit deadline: May 1
• Regular Decision II
- Application deadline: March 20
- Notification date: April 15
- Deposit deadline: May 1
• Transfer (Rolling Admission)
- Fall application deadline: Aug. 12
- Spring application deadline: Jan. 1
Paul J. McNulty ’80 is the ninth president of Grove City College. Prior to returning to his alma mater in 2014, Mr. McNulty spent more than 30 years in Washington, D.C., as an attorney in both public service and private practice. In 2005, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Mr. McNulty to the position of Deputy Attorney General, the second-in-command at the U.S. Department of Justice and the Chief Operating Officer of the department’s 100,000 employees. He also served from 2001 to 2005 as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and was a leader in our nation’s response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. Mr. McNulty worked for more than 10 years as a senior
attorney in the U.S. Congress, including as Chief Counsel and Director of Legislative Operations for the House Majority Leader and Chief Counsel for the House Subcommittee on Crime. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. McNulty led the global corporate compliance and investigations practice for Baker McKenzie, one of the world’s largest law firms. He is a cofounder of Faith & Law, an organization dedicated to helping congressional staff better understand the implications of the Christian worldview for their calling to the public square. He also serves on the board of directors for the Ethics and Compliance Initiative and the Trinity Forum.
“The education I received at Grove City College equipped me to view my circumstances through a redemptive lens and seek to glorify God by His grace. Now as president of Grove City, it is my great privilege to live among such highly motivated and talented students, faculty, and staff who bring vibrant life to this campus community. Here we believe that each student has been blessed with a particular set of gifts and abilities to be developed for the glory of God and service to others. If God calls you here, I have no doubt you will be impacted in a transformational way as you pursue your calling in the context of this very special community. I hope you will consider Grove City in your college search. May the Lord direct your steps as you commit your way to Him.”
