- AcademicsA
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusA
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsA
- LocationB
- DormsB
- Campus FoodA
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
Gettysburg College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
300 N Washington St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Website
From Gettysburg College
Gettysburg is a national college of liberal arts and sciences located in the world-famous town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Our 2,600 students are actively involved in an academically rigorous and personally challenging educational experience. With an average class size of 18 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 9.6 to 1, everyone plays a role. At Gettysburg, learning often means doing—doing everything. Students engage in cutting-edge research, study across the globe, and serve the community of Gettysburg and beyond. There are no bystanders here.
Gettysburg College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43%
SAT Range
1200-1370
ACT Range
26-30
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$34,636/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A
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Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 94%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.32 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,378Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 71%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.45 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.43 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
87%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 73%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
Gettysburg College Reviews
529 reviews
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Gettysburg College shaped me into the person I am today! While the cost is high, professors truly care about their students' success; my professors allowed me to chart my own course in my academic endeavors. Student life was also strong; working in Residence Life provided much professional development, and my involvement in clubs allowed for a vibrant social life.
Campus dining was absolutely amazing; the food was excellent and the staff warm and welcoming. A beautiful community to be a part of.
Campus dining was absolutely amazing; the food was excellent and the staff warm and welcoming. A beautiful community to be a part of.
I absolutely love Gettysburg! Every time I go home for breaks I can't wait to be back on campus. First of all the campus is so beautiful and the downtown area is fun to explore. The academics and professors are top notch. The small class sizes really make a difference in your learning experience. The professors encourage you to attend their office hours and they are very approachable. Furthermore the students work together and help one another (its not like those super competitive atmospheres where everyone is only looking out for themselves). There is a huge variety of extracurricular activities students can get involved with too. In terms of the social scene greek life is a huge component. However being non-greek has not made my experience in Gettysburg any less enjoyable.
Gettysburg is a beautiful campus. The academics are rigorous but not unmanageable. You will find some people who are very competitive and others who are more relaxed about grades. The professors are all dedicated to their students and willing to go the extra mile. Diversity on campus is ok, we have socioeconomic and racial diversity but less international diversity. We have a great gym and intramural/club sports program. We're division 3 so our collegiate sports programs are only okay (not a lot of fans watch the games). Depending on what dorm you live in, it can either be really nice or subpar. For freshmen the best dorms are Huber and Hanson. There's a great party scene thanks to the fraternities. However, if you don't participate you can still have fun. The local area is cute and we get lots of tourists but overall there's not much on offer. Campus food is better than most places but it gets repetitive. There's lots of fun clubs on campus and things to do, never a dull moment!