Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 48%
Gettysburg College is a private university in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College was founded in 1832 and enrolls 3,174 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,174 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 48% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $64,230 |
| Out-of-State | $64,230 |
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See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Gettysburg College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 680 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 670 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 27 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Gettysburg College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $80,760 | $80,760 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 86 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 76 | ||
| American History (United States) | 75 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 58 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 56 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 53 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 38 | ||
| History, General | 33 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 29 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 27 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 24 | ||
| Sociology, General | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 17 | ||
| Philosophy | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 7 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 6 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 4 | ||
| Italian Studies | 4 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release