Grove City College teaches, advocates, and operates under the principles of free market economic theory. By putting theory into practice, the College sustains competitively low costs while delivering a superior academic experience and strong return-on-investment.Operating on the premise of a balanced budget, the College refuses federal financial aid and remains virtually debt-free, proving that higher education can indeed be an affordable proposition and a first-rate experience free from government oversight or regulatory overreach.Grove City College exemplifies the founding American ideals of individual liberty and responsibility. We practice what we teach.