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Grove City College ranks among the best colleges and universities in the nation, standing out as a leading Christian liberal arts and sciences college that provides academic excellence, fosters a faithful community, and maintains a commitment to affordability. While we measure success by inspired students and successful graduates, we welcome the recognition of the high quality and profound value of a Grove City College education.

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The Princeton Review's 'The Best 391 Colleges'

Grove City College is one of the nation’s best colleges, according to The Princeton Review’s influential annual guide to the nation’s outstanding colleges and universities “The Best 391 Colleges.” More

The Princeton Review's 'Best Value Colleges'

Grove City College is identified by the Princeton Review as one of 200 colleges in its Best Value Colleges 2025 list. The Princeton Review looked at everything from academics, cost, financial aid, and student debt to statistics on graduation rates, alumni salaries, and job satisfaction and concluded that Grove City College features stellar academics, affordable costs, and strong career prospects for graduates. More


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Best Colleges

The College is ranked second Best Value and fifth Best College overall in the region based on a number of factors, including graduation and retention rates, faculty quality, student selectivity, financial resources, assessments by other colleges and high school counselors, and alumni giving. U.S. News also ranks our engineering program as one of the best in its class. More

 

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Top Conservative College

Grove City College is ranked the second most conservative college in the country by Niche. The website features a host of rankings demonstrating the College’s quality and affordability. 

 

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College of Distinction

Grove City College is a College of Distinction, recognized for years for excelling in the “Four Distinctions” of engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes. Additional accolades highlight engineering, education, business, and career development programs and the Christian College of Distinction designation. More 


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Best College Newman Centers

Grove City College’s Newman Club is #28 on Best College Reviews’ list of the “50 Best College Newman Centers.” Newman Centers cater to the needs of Catholic students at colleges and universities across the country. More

 

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College Raptor Hidden Gem

College Raptor’s Hidden Gem rankings highlight under-the-radar colleges that may not be household names, but they're bringing serious academic heat. These are schools with fewer than 7,000 undergraduates, an acceptance rate higher than 10%, and rank in the top half of College Raptor’s overall rankings.

Grove City College's Rankings

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  • DIII Hidden Gem (#1)
  • Top Hidden Gem Colleges in the Mid-East US (#1)
  • Top Hidden Gem in Pa. (#1)
  • Private not for profit (#2)
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