What SAT score do I need for Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College's middle 50% SAT range is 1270 to 1460. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Gettysburg College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College admits roughly 39% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.

What does Gettysburg College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $31,490 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Gettysburg College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Gettysburg College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 38.9%
SAT mid-50: 1270-1460
Cost after aid: $31,490
Graduation rate: 83%

What Gettysburg College says matters

How Gettysburg College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 39%; 3,254 of 8,366
Yield: 16%; 508 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1270-1460
ACT mid-50: 29-32
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 34%1,527 of 4,538
Women: 45%1,727 of 3,828

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay
Recommendations

Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
Volunteer work

Considered

First generation
Geographical residence
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Alumni relation
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Gettysburg College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission98

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Yes
SAT: X
ACT: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 4,538
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 3,828
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,527
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,727
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 272
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 236
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 8,366
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,254
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 508

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 3
Social studies: 3
History: 3
Academic electives: 3
Computer Science: 22
Total academic units: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 4
Foreign language: 4
Social studies: 4
History: 4
Academic electives: 4

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Important
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Interview: Important
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.27
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.08
Submitting SAT Scores: 135
Submitting ACT Scores: 41
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,370
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 640
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 690
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 720
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 630
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 680
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 740
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 29%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 31%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 32%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 42
SAT Math: 600-699: 46
SAT Math: 500-599: 12
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: Total: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 0

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Amount of application fee:: 60
Same fee: X
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Date: X
No set Date: 5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Other early decision plan closing date: 1/15
Other early decision plan notification date: 2/1
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission32

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Yes
Men: 44
Women: 28
Unknown: 72
Total: 22
Men: 18
Another Gender: 40
Unknown: 8
Total: 4
Women: 12

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: No
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall: 4
Winter: 15
Fall: 11
Winter: 1
Fall: 8
Winter: 1
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 Credits Or 16 course un Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 64 Credits Or 16 course un - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: n/a - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: - Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 64
Unit Type: credit
Number: 64
Unit Type: credit

Academic Offerings and Policies18

Special Study Options

Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Foreign languages: X
Humanities: X
Intensive writing: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life40

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 72%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 99%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 98%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 73%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 28%
Percent of women who join sororities: 31%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 95%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 4.7%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of full-time students: 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Theme housing: X
Wellness housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses17

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator

Private Tuition

Tuition: 68970
Tuition: 68970

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 0
Food and housing (on-campus):: 16670
Required Fees:: 0
Food and housing (on-campus):: 16670

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation:: 1500
Other expenses:: 1200
Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation: 1500
Other expenses:: 1200
Books and supplies:: 1000
Food and housing total*: 16670
Other expenses:: 1200

Financial Aid102

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 160
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 38,359
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 679
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 32,595
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2024-2025: 2024-2025 estimated

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 3571503

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 1031728
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 92055106
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 1110891
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 97769228
Total Scholarships/Grants: 7940044
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 533252
Federal Work-Study: 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 8473296
Total Self-Help: 0
Parent Loans: 1414960
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0
Athletic Awards: 1574587

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 5254731
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 522722
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 7352040
Total Scholarships/Grants: 4796107
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 827378
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 5623485
Total Self-Help: 4323087
Parent Loans: 446830
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 508
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 333
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 255
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 255
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 255
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 185
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 247
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 230
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 90%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 59316
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 55859
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4766
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3135
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,207
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,406
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,152
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,151
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,151
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 899
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 857
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,036
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 90%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 60584
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 55505
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3360
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4443

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 555

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 360
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 327
C. Institutional loan programs.: 85
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 63
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 64.80
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 58.90
C. Institutional loan programs.: 15.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 11.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 36569
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 22848
C. Institutional loan programs.: 6465
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 36635

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 326
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 59,613
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 19,433,972

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
CSS PROFILE: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 1
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 15

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 5
or within____weeks of notification.: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 23 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred37

Diploma/Certificates

Natural resources and conservation: 27
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 16
Computer and information sciences: 14
Education: 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 32
English: 25
Biological/life sciences: 87
Mathematics and statistics: 9
Philosophy and religious studies: 13
Physical sciences: 17
Psychology: 56
Public administration and social services: 24
Social sciences: 170
Visual and performing arts: 37
Business/marketing: 89
History: 42
TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 696

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 3.88
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 2.3
Computer and information sciences: 2.01
Education: 0.86
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 4.6
English: 3.59
Biological/life sciences: 12.5
Mathematics and statistics: 1.29
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 32
Philosophy and religious studies: 1.87
Physical sciences: 2.44
Psychology: 8.05
Public administration and social services: 3.45
Social sciences: 24.43
Visual and performing arts: 5.32
Business/marketing: 12.79
History: 6.03
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence123

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 272
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 791
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 1,066
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 236
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 792
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 1,029
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 2,104
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 708
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2,812
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 82
Hispanic/Latino: 49
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 20
White, non-Hispanic: 313
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 5
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 20
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 17
TOTAL: 508
Nonresidents: 289
Hispanic/Latino: 229
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 102
White, non-Hispanic: 1,301
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 51
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 63
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 59
TOTAL: 2,099
Nonresidents: 291
Hispanic/Latino: 229
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 102
White, non-Hispanic: 1,302
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 52
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 63
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 60
TOTAL: 2,104

Persistence

Bachelor's degrees: 554
Master's degrees: 177

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 143
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 214
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 389
Total: 746
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 142
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 213
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 389
Total: 744
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 98
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 174
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 287
Total: 559
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 11
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 34
Total: 51
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 4
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 4
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 113
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 180
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 321
Total: 614
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 80
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 85
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 83
Total: 83
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 102
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 234
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 384
Total: 720
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 102
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 234
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 382
Total: 718
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 84
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 179
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 271
Total: 534
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 7
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 11
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 39
Total: 57
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 91
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 190
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 313
Total: 594
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 89.2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 81.2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 82
Total: 83

Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 191
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 43
C. Total number who are women: 86
D. Total number who are men: 105
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 185
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 4
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 2
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 40
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 2
C. Total number who are women: 22
D. Total number who are men: 18
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 23%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 16
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 231
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 45
C. Total number who are women: 108
D. Total number who are men: 123
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 6
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 208
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 20
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 2
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 10
based on ____ students: 2,094

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 67
10-19: 67
20-29: 213
30-39: 128
40-49: 52
50-99: 6
100+: 1
Total: 0
2-9: 7
10-19: 7
20-29: 45
30-39: 5
40-49: 5
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 0

Source: Gettysburg College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College is a very small private university in Gettysburg, PA, in a city setting.

What Gettysburg College looks for

With an acceptance rate around 39%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College's middle 50% SAT range is 1270 to 1460. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Gettysburg College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College admits roughly 39% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does Gettysburg College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $31,490 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Gettysburg College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Gettysburg College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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