Grove City College

100 Campus Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
http://www.gcc.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1876
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students2,341
Endowment93,920,381
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee50
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition10,962
Room/Board5,766
Services
Associated FirmsAccenture; Alcoa; Armstrong World Industries; BF Goodrich Aerospace; Bose Corp; Deloitte & Touche LLP; F.B.I.; General Electric; IBM; Lockheed Martin; PPG Industries; Sherwin Williams Company; Sony; Sprint; U.S. Secret Service; USX Corporation; Westinghou
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsIn 2003 Grove City College dedicated the new Hall of Arts and Letters. The three-story, 112,000 square foot Hall of Arts and Letters houses a 219-seat lecture hall, 40 classrooms, 80 faculty offices, the Early Education Center, Curriculum Library and language, computer and video production labs.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsIn 2003 Grove City College dedicated the new Hall of Arts and Letters. The three-story, 112,000 square foot Hall of Arts and Letters houses a 219-seat lecture hall, 40 classrooms, 80 faculty offices, the Early Education Center, Curriculum Library and language, computer and video production labs.
Periodical Subs5,633
# of Books140,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months80%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities17%
Campus Size150 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing93%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (46%), men's dorms (46%), apartment for single students (8%)
Popular Events Parents Weekend; President's Gala; Orchesis; Faculty Follies; Homecoming; Guest Artist Series; Cultural Series, Annual College Musical.
Nearest AirportPittsburgh, PA (65), Cleveland OH (120)
Nearest TrainPittsburgh, PA (60)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Slippery Rock University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations130
# of fraternities8
# of sororities9
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities17%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Collegian (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Mu Gamma; Delta Mu Delta; Kappa Delta Pi; Kappa Mu Epsilon; Lambda Iota Tau; Mortar Board; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Alpha Theta; Pi Gamma Mu; Sigma Pi Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Salt Company; Warriors for Christ; Campus Crusade for Christ; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Newman Club; Intervarsity Missions Fellowship; Promise Keepers; Young Life; Gospel Team; Life Advocates; Women of Faith.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Club, Inter-cultural Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, Chapel Choir, College Band, New Grace Singers, Touring Choir