This year, approximately 215 organizations called on Grove City College. What keeps recruiters coming to an out-of-the-way campus in a lethargic economy? According to Jim Thrasher, Director of Career Services, "Recruiters appreciate the character and integrity of our students. And, you can’t underestimate the tenacity of our staff members who year after year do a great job of bringing recruiters to campus.”

What’s new on the career services front? According to Thrasher, “It’s being said that current graduates may change jobs eight to ten times and have four or five careers during their lifetime. Consequently, we’re telling young people to become the managers of their careers. In this dynamic market workers can’t afford to become myopic — an entrepreneurial approach is critical; professional horizons must constantly expand.”

Career Services scheduled approximately 1300 forty-five minute appointments with students this past year, each geared toward helping young people explore career options. According to Associate Director Mandy Sposato, “We have the wonderful privilege of working one-on-one with so many incredible students and helping them identify their calling in the marketplace.  Guiding students in the career development process is a thrilling experience for all of us in this office!" With that kind of enthusiasm it’s easy to understand why Grove City College continues to be a hot destination for recruiters year after year.

Bruce A. Schultz
SWP agency

 
Quick Facts

Grove City College

Founded in 1876, the College is located 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA. With an enrollment of 2500 students, it is a private Christian college of liberal arts, sciences and engineering offering approximately 45 majors. Tuition is about half of the national average for private colleges.

Students

Average GPA of an Entering Freshmen:
3.72/4.00 unweighted
3.96/4.00 weighted
3.34/4.00 national average unweighted GPA

Average SAT/ACT Scores:
1265 SAT (excluding writing section)
28 ACT

College Rankings

• The Princeton Review's "America's Best Value Colleges"
• U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges"
• Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges
• Kaplan Guidance Counselor Survey "Hidden Treasure"

Career Services Office

• Princeton Review ranked our Career Services Office among the Top 20 "Best Career/Job Placement Services" in their 2008 Best 366 Colleges edition.
• Over 150 organizations attended Grove City College's 2008 Career Fair.
• The College had 216 corporate recruiting visits during the 2008-2009 academic year.
• For the Class of 2008, 90% of students attained employment or admittance into graduate school six months post-graduation.