Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Gettysburg College reported a 47.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Gettysburg College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Gettysburg, PA, with an SAT reference of 1370 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $31,490 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

7,123 applicants

SAT reference

1370

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$31,490

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Gettysburg College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)124013701460
ACT (composite, 1–36)273132

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

82.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,099

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Gettysburg College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,625
$30,001 – $48,000$13,184
$48,001 – $75,000$21,261
$75,001 – $110,000$28,822
$110,000+$44,863

Top Majors at Gettysburg College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences150
Biological & Biomedical Sciences82
Business, Management & Marketing79
Psychology51
History34
Visual & Performing Arts29
Natural Resources & Conservation23
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies22
English Language & Literature18
Physical Sciences16

Financial Aid at Gettysburg College

About Gettysburg College

Official website: https://www.gettysburg.edu/

Admissions: https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Gettysburg College

What is the acceptance rate at Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College reported a 48% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,123. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Gettysburg College?

The historical 48% acceptance rate suggests Gettysburg College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Gettysburg College?

The imported historical records for Gettysburg College include an SAT reference value of 1370 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Gettysburg College?

The stored historical average net price at Gettysburg College is $31,490 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $44,671 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Gettysburg College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Gettysburg College is 83%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Gettysburg College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Gettysburg College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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