Grove City College in Mercer County has earned a top status for value, overall quality and undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges edition, the college announced Tuesday, Sept. 24.

The college holds the No. 2 spot for best value in the northeast and is ranked fourth overall in the region, according to the rankings.

Grove City College also ranked second in the northeast for undergraduate teaching; and it was recognized nationally for its undergraduate engineering and computer science programs in the 2025 guide.

According to U.S. News, a best value school offers more than just a low cost and high return, and Grove City College’s tuition comes in at about $21,700 per year.