GROVE CITY, Pa. – Grove City College has once again earned recognition as a top conservative college in the country, according to the Young America’s Foundation. This is the sixth year that the Foundation has constructed such a list, which seeks to identify colleges that provide a valued overall experience to students.

The Young America’s Foundation honors 14 institutions that offer a holistic conservative experience. Besides Grove City College, the list also includes: Christendom College, College of the Ozarks, Franciscan University, Harding University, Hillsdale College, The King’s College, Liberty University, Patrick Henry College, Regent University, Saint Vincent College, Thomas Aquinas College, Thomas More College and Wisconsin Lutheran College.

According to the Foundation, “Many conservative students seek alternatives in higher education, but they may not be fully aware of institutions that fit these criteria. The 2009-2010 ‘Top Conservative College’ list features institutions that proclaim, through their mission and programs, a dedication to discovering, maintaining and strengthening the conservative values of their students.”

The listed colleges were chosen because they allow and encourage students to explore conservative ideas and authors. The institutions also offer course work on Western civilizations and conservative thought, and emphasize principles of smaller government, free enterprise, strong national defense and traditional values.

The Young America’s Foundation is an organization that seeks to ensure that young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of freedom and values. It is the principal outreach organization of the conservative movement and introduces thousands of American youth to these principles through conferences, seminars, educational materials, internships and speakers.

To learn more about the Young America’s Foundation and to review the ‘Top Conservative College’ list, log on to http://www.yaf.org/topconservativecolleges.aspx.