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 Program Overview
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Grove City College offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree. Both degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410)347-7700. Each program of study begins with mathematics and science fundamentals and progresses to engineering science and design. Students learn to define and solve engineering problems as well as to understand the ethical nature of the engineering profession from a Christian viewpoint. The freshman curricula for the BSEE and BSME are similar (although not identical), and provide a measure of flexibility to incoming students while allowing time for an engineering career choice to be finalized. Opportunities for international study and travel are offered through partnerships with engineering schools in England and France.
The BSEE engineering program offers concentration options in either Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CE). Both options feature a balance between theoretical courses and practical engineering design experiences. Specific design projects are included in each of the program's four years, beginning with a required group design project in Introduction to Engineering. Several courses in the sophomore and junior years also incorporate group design projects.
The electrical engineering design experience culminates in the senior year with the Senior Experience in Electrical Design (SEED). SEED is a comprehensive design experience, complete with research, problem definition, preliminary design, detailed design, implementation, testing and redesign. SEED participants are required to include in their project one or more advanced topics from the three stem courses: Control Systems, Communication Systems and Computer Systems. The climax of SEED comes in the second semester of the senior year when students present oral and written reports to engineering professionals from nearby industries who judge the teams on various aspects of their designs.
Mechanical Engineering is the analysis and design of devices and systems that convert energy from one form to another and perform useful work. It is an engineering specialty that includes such diverse topics as materials science, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, control theory, vibration analysis, and project management. Mechanical engineers enjoy employment in a wide variety of areas including research, design, manufacturing, sales, education, and management.
The BSME curriculum starts with an exposure to the fundamentals of science and engineering and culminates in the senior capstone design experience. Freshmen are introduced to the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, calculus, engineering computations, the profession of engineering, and the design process. The emphasis of the sophomore year is on the analysis of problems in statics/dynamics, materials science, thermodynamics, and on the design and manufacturing process; students are exposed to modern machine shop practice through the fabrication of their own Stirling engines. They also learn to use Pro/Engineer, a state-of-the-art CAD tool. During the junior year, analysis skills are honed in engineering math, circuit analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanics of materials. Sound experimental and design techniques are reinforced in the required laboratory sequence. Students receive a solid grounding in dynamic systems analysis and simulation, machine design, and computer-aided stress analysis.
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| Highlights
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- Engineering students work on design projects in every year of the program
- GCC awards up to four $2,500 scholarships to incoming engineering freshmen
- All GCC students receive a tablet PC and a printer through the Information Technology Initiative
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | late 1940's | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BSEE, BSME | | Postgraduate Opportunities | no |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Aug - Dec)
spring semester (Jan - May)
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| Disciplines
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Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
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| Study Options
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co-op/internship (optional)
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| Recognition
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- Both BSEE and BSME programs are ABET–accredited
- Ranked number one best value in its category by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years
- Over 98% pass rate on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam in the last five years
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 201 | | Students Accepted/yr | 126 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 84 | | Total Program Enrollment | 293 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 15 - 40 | | Senior Level | 10 - 30 |
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| College and Location
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Founded in 1876, Grove City College is an independent Christian college that offers 45 majors and six pre-professional programs and has a total enrollment of approximately 2,300 students. GCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Through the Information Technology Initiative, all students at the college are provided with a laptop computer and a printer which they keep after graduation. In addition, all dormitory rooms are wired for Internet access and all students receive email accounts.
GCC's Henry Buhl Library collection includes 133,000 books, 2,600 audio-visuals, and access to over 80 databases and 13,000 journals.
The campus of GCC comprises over 150 beautifully landscaped acres divided into two sections by Wolf Creek. There are eight single-sex residence halls and all students, except commuting students living with their families, veterans, and students over traditional age are required to live in college residence halls. The Physical Learning Center houses recreational facilities including a fitness room equipped with Cybex and free weights, a dance studio, two swimming pools, six racquetball and handball courts, an 1,800-seat arena for intramural and intercollegiate basketball and volleyball, and a large intramural room with four indoor tennis courts, four volleyball courts, four basketball courts, a conditioning track and two indoor vaulting and jumping pits. Outdoor facilities include a 400-meter track, a football field with stands for 1,800 spectators, 10 all-weather tennis courts and fields for soccer, baseball and softball.
GCC is located about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh in Grove City, Pennsylvania, a town with a population of 8,000.
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| Admissions
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In order to be granted admission to GCC, students must have graduated from an approved secondary school or an equivalent educational program. The academic or college preparatory course is highly recommended, including English, history, science, mathematics and a foreign language. The study of mathematics through trigonometry is required for entrance into the programs of mathematics, science, and engineering.
GCC's admissions committee considers many elements in the evaluation of applications including, but not limited to, high school grades, rigor of academic courses, class rank, test scores, interview, leadership qualities, letters of recommendation and an essay. While there are no set minimums, competitive high school grades and test scores from the SAT or ACT are expected, along with references providing evidence of excellent character and wholesome social conduct. A personal interview is highly recommended, especially for those applicants who live within a day's drive of campus.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, the nonrefundable $50 application fee, two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal and the other from a pastor, youth pastor or someone who will provide a character reference), an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores.
Applicants who know that GCC is their first choice may apply through the early decision program by submitting applications prior to November 15. Regular applications must be submitted by February 1st.
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| Support for International Students
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The Director of International Students serves as an adviser for international students at GCC, assisting them with problems and concerns regarding their adjustment to a new culture and college life, academics and immigration regulations.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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Hoyt Hall of Engineering houses recently renovated, multimedia classrooms to support engineering study at all levels. In addition, Hoyt Hall contains laboratories for machine design, thermal systems, mechanical systems, communications systems, control systems, and computer systems. These laboratories provide the carefully planned spaces and up-to-date equipment necessary to support hands-on learning in scheduled lab classes as well as individual and group projects.
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| College and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 2,511 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in College Housing | 93% |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 8,000 | | Climate Range | 19° to 83°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
graduation from an approved secondary school or equivalent
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (pbt), 213 (cbt), 79 (ibt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Nov 15 (fall admission, early decision), Feb 1 (fall admission, regular)
International Student Application Deadlines:
February 1 (fall admission)
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 20 | | Program Enrollment | 4 | | % of Program Enrollment | 1.4% | | Admitted/yr to Program | varies |
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| Countries of Origin:
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India, Korea, U.K, Turkey, Equador, China, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Japan, Germany, Bulgaria
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $12,074 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $12,074 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $12,074 | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $46,000 | | Out-of-State Students | $46,000 | | International Students | $46,000 | | Books | $1,000 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $6,440 | | Private | n/a | | Homestay | n/a |
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