Grove City College
Reviews

Bring a Car

Small town vibe with more churches than you can count, The town rolls up the sidewalks around 9:00 EVERY night. The outlet mall isn't too far away if you have a car. There is a movie theater in town, but it only shows 2 out-of-theater movies. Besides some pizza places, there isn't much else happening in the town of Grove City.

Perfect

i have not seen or heard of drugs in my 2 years. if you join the right frat you could get some

Not Much Diversity

mostly white people, a few minorities. some people are narrow minded but that's a blanket statement, and people just like to complain about grove city's lack of diversity.

Plenty of Rain

Plenty of rain (and snow in the winter), but it's not a big hassle. Campus is easy to get around, and there are plenty of indoor shortcuts if need be.

Sucks

Nightlife sucks! There are bars and pubs but if you are looking to club, this is not the place. Sure there are parties with alcohol and hook-ups but clubbing isn't apparent at all.

So-So

There is really nothing in town worth going to within walking distance. If you have a car there's a great outlet mall not too far away, but if not there's not much to do off campus. There are many churches in the area so there's a lot of variety to choose from and it's a great way to get to know people in the community. There aren't many big attractions or cultural events, but the college is good at putting together occasional activities and I do feel safe on campus.

Financial Aid

As a private institution that receives no federal funding after winning the Supreme Court case Grove City College v. Bell. As a result, while tuition costs are "lower" than other colleges with comparable education value etc, financial aid is limited. Many scholarships do not apply that originate from the federal government. Your best chance at getting financial aid is to apply for Grove City College sponsored scholarships (mostly based on academics), or take out a loan. Keep in mind ROTC scholarships and such do not apply at GCC.

Not Good

There is not really any variety. By and large, they recycle the menue every month and it gets old. The food quality seems ok 1st semester, but after the novelty of the "college food" experience wears off, you will realize how disgusting the food is. If you get to go home and eat decent food again, it will only make the school food appear worse. speaking of which...i recently had food poisoning from a bad cafeteria burrito. Guys on my hall who ate the same thing got food poisoning too.

Non Existent

Night life in Grove City is terrible. Literally nothing to do but study

GCC Computers

We are given a computer, flash drive, docking station, printer and a backpack as a freshman. These are used everywhere on campus. They are incredible handy and useful. I am a big sponsor of this feature.

Do You Like Gray?

Because Grove City is so close to Ohio, the weather tends to be rainy, and in the winter, snowy. It snows from December until March, pretty constantly. It's pretty difficult to get off campus in the winter, though the walk to and from class isn't that bad.

What Drugs?

If there is drug use at Grove City, it's very discreet. The drug scene is definitely not as big as drinking, though I'm sure it depends on who you hang out with. If there is open drug use, it's usually just smoking.

Pretty Bad

Greek life isnt anything special. There are no nationally accredited fraternities or sororities since this school loves rules. We dont have houses, instead we are given block housing on halls. In addition to Greek Life Grove City has "housing groups" which have all the same perks as a fraternity except they dont pledge. This ends up hurting the greek life of Grove City college.

Competitive Yet Engaging

Every student is motivated to do well, and this is reflected in the classroom environment, where it is relatively difficult if not impossible in many cases to excel. However, the academics at GCC promote growth and a greater understanding and love for the course work.

Variety in a Small Town

Grove City is not actually a city; it is more of a small town. As a result, it would not seem to have alot of dining options, but there is a good variety. For example, there are fast food restaurants, such as McDonalds and Pizza Hut, but there are also high-end restaurants, like the Elepahnt and the Castle,which is basically an English pub. The best place that I have eaten at is Rachel's Roadhouse. It is moderatly priced and has fantastic food. There are also the Prime Outlets, which have a food court. In conclusion, Grove City has dining options for a variety of different occasions

Pretty Strict

the college is pretty strict, but I'm glad it is. I don't think they're overly anal about things, but their intent is to keep us safe - which they do

There Isn't Any

like the title says, there isn'y any off-campus housing...

Safe and Boring

Yes this school is pretty safe. There have been some armed robberies at local convenience stores, but the school is very safe. Campus security has a very overbearing yet useless presence.

My experience so far has been that...

My experience so far has been that it is a very narrow-minded demanding school. But I love the friends I have made and the experiences I have gained. Honestly, for as much as people complain about the school and all the hard work that is expected of us, I think I’m happy I chose Grove City College. I have asked my friends who are about to graduate if they could do it again, would they? And they all surprisingly said yes. You meet a lot of nice people at GCC.

I absolutely love Grove City and...

I absolutely love Grove City and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. It is a small school, but you really feel a sense of family. The campus is beautiful, and people are easy to get along with. Classes are really challenging, and there is definitely above the average in regards to work and study load, but if that bothers you, you can just change your major to communications or elementary education.

I really love being at GCC. I have...

I really love being at GCC. I have made some really good friends here, as well as some good friends with people other than GCC students—people who just live in the area. The students are generally very nice, as well as the professors. The student body doesn’t tend to be very ‘cliquey.’ There are different social circles, but for the most part, everyone is friendly to everyone else. There is a nice, Christian atmosphere at GCC. The classes are very challenging, and sometimes things get very stressful (especially when one realizes on a Friday that one has a paper due the following Monday), but the type of students here are very hardworking and driven—you have to be to make it at GCC. But all in all, it is a very good college to be at. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

The school has definite ups and...

The school has definite ups and downs. Its small size allows people to get involved in many organizations easily, and there are many friendly people at the school. It is a friendly environment, but I think at times too friendly. Many students come from sheltered backgrounds, and they’re never really challenged to grow beyond those backgrounds. Also, the college’s rules are rather stringent, and some of them, such as inter-visitation rules, seem to only hurt those who care about following them, as those who don’t care break the rules constantly.

My personal experience at the...

My personal experience at the school has been mixed. I like the school and the professors, but the atmosphere has been sometimes difficult to be in.

I love Grove City. I’ve been happy...

I love Grove City. I’ve been happy with it from day one, but I know it’s not for everyone. It has been a time of learning and growth, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. In fact, I really want to study abroad, but I’m hesitant to miss out on a whole semester of life at the Grove! It’s a neat place to be.

I am very content going to school...

I am very content going to school here. There is no chance for me to become lazy. The schoolwork keeps me on my toes, working keeps me busy, friends keep me sociable, and God keeps me going.