School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 300 North Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325-1484 (717) 337-6100 (800) 431-0803 Fax: (717) 337-6145 [email protected] Contact: Gail Sweezey Director of Admissions |
Main Address 300 North Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 337-6000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,457 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 714 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,457 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 38% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 90% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Music Teacher Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature American Literature B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History American History (U.S.) B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences American Government/Politics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Pre-Ministerial Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Gettysburg College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (717) 337-6300 |
| Website: | https://www.gettysburg.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/applying-to-gettysburg/ |
| Address: | 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,370 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 84% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,370 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,390 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,390 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $34,270 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Gettysburg College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Gettysburg College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 43 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Gettysburg College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $56,390 |
| Out-of-state | $56,390 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 676 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 657 | 88% | $34,270 |
| Student loan aid | 406 | 54% | $5,552 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,203 | 90% | $32,943 |
| Federal student loans | 1,380 | 57% | $6,258 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Gettysburg College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Gettysburg College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 5,914 | 2,828 | 3,086 | Percent admitted | 100% | 49% | 47% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 12% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Gettysburg College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,370 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,370 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Gettysburg College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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