Grove City College was founded in 1876 and is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction to the college:

History of the school

The college was originally founded by Isaac C. Ketler as Pine Grove Normal Academy and was renamed Grove City College in 1884.

In 1925, J. Gresham Machen gave lectures here, the content of which formed the basis of his book What is Faith? 》.

During World War II, the college was one of six schools selected by the U.S. Navy to participate in the Electronics Training Program, providing electrical engineering training for Navy and Marine Corps students.

In 1984, the college participated as a plaintiff in the landmark Grove City College v. Bell case of the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1988, the college withdrew from the Pell Grant program due to relevant regulatory issues and established its own student freedom fund program.

School size

Number of students: In the fall of 2022, the total number of undergraduate students is 2,289, and the total number of college students is about 2,400.

Campus area: The campus covers an area of ​​180 acres, is located in the suburbs, and has a beautiful environment.

Academic strength

Major settings: The college offers 60 majors and 6 Preparatory majors cover the fields of liberal arts, science, business, education, engineering and music, such as accounting, molecular biology, business administration, international business, chemistry, communication, computer information systems, French, physics, history, music, applied physics, psychology, Christian thought, religious music, economics, etc.

Teaching mode: Emphasis on humanities-centered curriculum, following Christian and Jewish traditions, students must attend 16 chapel services each semester, and are committed to cultivating students' spiritual qualities and academic abilities.

Faculty: With 150 academic staff, the teacher-student ratio is 1:13. All courses are taught by professors. A close mentoring relationship has been established between professors and students, and students can receive full attention and guidance.

Academic ranking: Ranked 4th in the 2024 Northern Regional College Rankings in the United States, it was rated as one of the "Most Valuable Colleges in the United States" by Princeton Review, and was also listed as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and was also listed as the most competitive 65 by the Barron's Guide. One of the universities in the country.

Campus Life

Accommodation: The college provides campus accommodation. Students can choose to live in on-campus dormitories. Dormitory life helps students build close community relationships and enhance communication and cooperation with each other.

Student Organizations: There are more than 140 student organizations, including academic, cultural, artistic, sports, religious and other clubs, such as animation clubs, music clubs, student unions, etc. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports Activities: The college's sports association belongs to the third-level association of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Its school team is called the "Wolverines" and has a variety of sports such as basketball, football, track and field. Students can participate in sports competitions to show sportsmanship and teamwork.

Campus Surroundings: The college is located in northwest Pennsylvania, about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. The surrounding environment is safe and quiet, with many natural landscapes and outdoor activities. It is also convenient for students to go to Pittsburgh and other big cities to participate in cultural, entertainment and internship activities.

Admission Requirements

Standardized Tests: SAT scores generally range from 1147-1365 Language requirements: For international students, TOEFL scores are generally required to meet certain standards to prove that they have sufficient English language proficiency to complete their studies.