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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Town · 2,099 students
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$31,490
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
83%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$71,517
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
39%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated directly adjacent to the historic Civil War battlefield, Gettysburg College is a private liberal arts institution renowned for its rigorous programs in history, political science, public policy, and the natural sciences. The college distinguishes itself through unique experiential opportunities, including undergraduate research and the Eisenhower Institute, which connects students directly to leadership and public policy networks in Washington, D.C. Campus culture is tight-knit and tradition-rich—highlighted by the annual First-Year Walk to the Soldiers' National Cemetery—with students actively engaged in NCAA Division III athletics, Greek life, and community-based service through the Center for Public Service.

Wikipedia:Gettysburg College is a private liberal arts college in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1832, the 225-acre (91 ha) campus is adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield. In fall 2025, the college enrolled 2,086 students.

Location
Gettysburg, PA, 17325 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
55 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$66,640
Housing & food (on campus)$16,110
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$92,810
Average net price$31,490
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$66,640
Housing & food (on campus)$16,110
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$92,810
Average net price$31,490
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.gettysburg.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Gettysburg College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$71,730
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,200
Transportation$1,500
Total published by the school$92,810
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,625
$30–48k
$13,184
$48–75k
$21,261
$75–110k
$28,822
$110k+
$44,863
Merit aid · 2024-25
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$38,359
First-years who got one160
Source: Gettysburg College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
83%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
75%
Back for yr 2
91%
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
82% graduated · 15% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$57,274
10 yrs after entry$71,517
Debt
Median at graduation$26,999
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$13.7k–$26.2k
90th percentile$28,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: 69% graduate within 6 yrs, $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
39%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1379
R 640–720 · M 630–740
ACT midpoint
30
Comp 29–32 · E 28–34 · M 26–29
SAT middle 50%: 1270–1460
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
14%
Family income
$107,337
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
11%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
14%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$57,274
After 10 yrs
$71,517
Business Administration, Management and Operations86
Political Science and Government76
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences58
Economics56
Research and Experimental Psychology53
English Language and Literature, General38
History33
Biology, General32
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics30
Public Policy Analysis29
Natural Resources Conservation and Research24
Sociology20
Computer Science18
International/Globalization Studies17
Music14
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies13
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$425M
Full-time faculty
81%
Faculty salary
$10,433/mo
Teaching spend
$15,097
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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