Gettysburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1571 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #430 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #384 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Gettysburg |
| #694 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 2,104
- Graduates
- 708
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.gettysburg.edu
Gettysburg College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gettysburg College has an acceptance rate of 39% and is among the top 10% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 34% | 45% |
| Applicants | 8,366 | 4,538 | 3,828 |
| Admissions | 3,254 | 1,527 | 1,727 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 508 | 272 | 236 |
708 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1270
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 1270-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1898 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 291 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 288 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 124 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (2%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gettysburg College is $32,769 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,625 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,184 |
| $48-75K | $21,261 |
| $75-110K | $28,822 |
| $110K+ | $44,863 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,640 | $4,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,640 | $4,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,640 | $4,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,253 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,110 |
| Room charge | $8,640 |
| Meal charge | $7,470 |
Gettysburg College majors
Gettysburg College has granted 554 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 177 master's in American History (United States). Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gettysburg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| American History (United States) | 177 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 79 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 64 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 55 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 51 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 51 | |
| History, General | 34 | |
| Environmental Studies | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Sociology, General | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Computer Science | 13 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | |
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |
| Physics, General | 11 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music Performance, General | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Chinese Studies | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Japanese Studies | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 554 | 177 |
Gettysburg College has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 82% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gettysburg College has published 4,950 scientific papers with 70,483 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, History, Sociology, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 49 | 176 |
| 1994 | 45 | 319 |
| 1995 | 43 | 230 |
| 1996 | 67 | 333 |
| 1997 | 47 | 342 |
| 1998 | 56 | 426 |
| 1999 | 43 | 438 |
| 2000 | 66 | 577 |
| 2001 | 77 | 682 |
| 2002 | 83 | 798 |
| 2003 | 90 | 995 |
| 2004 | 82 | 931 |
| 2005 | 112 | 1025 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1245 |
| 2007 | 109 | 1404 |
| 2008 | 109 | 1631 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1792 |
| 2010 | 151 | 2043 |
| 2011 | 195 | 2256 |
| 2012 | 210 | 2530 |
| 2013 | 368 | 3006 |
| 2014 | 324 | 3058 |
| 2015 | 309 | 3268 |
| 2016 | 270 | 3233 |
| 2017 | 135 | 3180 |
| 2018 | 147 | 3888 |
| 2019 | 152 | 4069 |
| 2020 | 170 | 4607 |
| 2021 | 128 | 4568 |
| 2022 | 169 | 4454 |
| 2023 | 150 | 4406 |
| 2024 | 88 | 4024 |
| 2025 | 84 | 3463 |
Gettysburg College alumni
-
Ron Paul
- Enrolled in Gettysburg College
- In 1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in biology
- Occupations
- gynecologistair force officersurgeontelevision producerobstetrician
- Biography
-
Ronald Ernest Paul is an American author, activist, medical doctor, and former politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district from 1976 to 1977, and again from 1979 to 1985, as well as for Texas's 14th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. On three occasions, he sought the presidency of the United States, first as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988, and then as a candidate for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012.
-
Carson Kressley
- Occupations
- film actorpersonal stylistpresentertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Carson Kressley is an American television personality, actor, and designer. Beginning in 2003, he appeared in the Bravo series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He was also the motivational host of the TV show How to Look Good Naked and OWN's Carson Nation and a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars.
-
Puru Raaj Kumar
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Puru Raaj Kumar is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He is the son of actor Raaj Kumar and is married to Croatian model Koraljika Grdak.
-
Jerry Spinelli
- Occupations
- children's writernovelistwriter
- Biography
-
Jerry Spinelli is an American writer of children's novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. His novels include Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer.
General info
| Founded | 1832 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Do Great Work |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 693 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 N Washington St Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 17325 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 7173376300 |