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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College is a small, private institution located in Gettysburg, pa. Gettysburg College offers undergraduate degrees in 36 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,236 undergraduates
cost $61,760 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Gettysburg College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.3%
SAT score average 1372
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Gettysburg College is known for one of its top majors: Political Science and Government. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Political Science and Government
Economics
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Business Administration, Management and Operations
History
Research and Experimental Psychology
Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,760
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,930
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,210
Cost of attendance* $78,900
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $78,900 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,760
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,930
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,210
Cost of attendance* $78,900
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $78,900 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Gettysburg College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,236, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
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Asian %
NA
Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
phone N/A
address https://www.gettysburg.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Gettysburg College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Gettysburg College? 

The acceptance rate for Gettysburg College is 56%.

What’s the average GPA for Gettysburg College?

The average high school GPA for Gettysburg College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Gettysburg College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Gettysburg College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $315,600.

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