Gettysburg College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1634 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #440 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #394 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Gettysburg |
| #700 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 2,216
- Graduates
- 679
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 48% and is among the top 14% 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 | 48% | 43% | 52% |
| Applicants | 7,123 | 3,651 | 3,471 |
| Admissions | 3,384 | 1,587 | 1,796 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 604 | 298 | 306 |
679 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
205 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 1240-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 27-32 (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 | 1983 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 301 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 258 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 132 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (3%) |
| Asian | 73 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 62 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gettysburg College is $35,729 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 | $14,666 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,191 |
| $48-75K | $22,407 |
| $75-110K | $27,423 |
| $110K+ | $42,579 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,230 | $4,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,230 | $4,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,230 | $4,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,263 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,530 |
| Room charge | $8,330 |
| Meal charge | $7,200 |
Gettysburg College majors
Gettysburg College has granted 573 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 75 master's in American History (United States). Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gettysburg College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | |
| American History (United States) | 75 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 69 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 57 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 50 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 50 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | |
| History, General | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Sociology, General | 20 | |
| Environmental Studies | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | |
| Physics, General | 12 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |
| Music, General | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Latin American Studies | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 573 | 75 |
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% | 80% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gettysburg College has published 4,881 scientific papers with 67,712 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, History, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 50 | 147 |
| 1993 | 49 | 177 |
| 1994 | 45 | 319 |
| 1995 | 43 | 230 |
| 1996 | 67 | 331 |
| 1997 | 47 | 342 |
| 1998 | 56 | 425 |
| 1999 | 43 | 437 |
| 2000 | 66 | 576 |
| 2001 | 77 | 682 |
| 2002 | 83 | 798 |
| 2003 | 90 | 995 |
| 2004 | 82 | 930 |
| 2005 | 112 | 1025 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1245 |
| 2007 | 109 | 1405 |
| 2008 | 109 | 1635 |
| 2009 | 125 | 1792 |
| 2010 | 151 | 2043 |
| 2011 | 195 | 2257 |
| 2012 | 210 | 2529 |
| 2013 | 368 | 3002 |
| 2014 | 324 | 3059 |
| 2015 | 309 | 3264 |
| 2016 | 270 | 3215 |
| 2017 | 134 | 3176 |
| 2018 | 147 | 3885 |
| 2019 | 152 | 4068 |
| 2020 | 170 | 4611 |
| 2021 | 128 | 4566 |
| 2022 | 169 | 4451 |
| 2023 | 147 | 4385 |
| 2024 | 85 | 3986 |
Gettysburg College alumni
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Ron Paul
- Enrolled in Gettysburg College
- In 1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in biology
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistYouTubergynecologistair force officer
- Biography
-
Ronald Ernest Paul is an American author, activist, physician, and retired 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
- fashion designerwriterfilm actorpersonal stylistpresenter
- 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.
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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.
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Jerry Spinelli
- Occupations
- writerchildren's writernovelist
- 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 | 729 |
| 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 |