Gettysburg College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #455 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #409 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Gettysburg |
| #538 of 1,010 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 2,401
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.gettysburg.edu
Gettysburg College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gettysburg College has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 18% 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 | 56% | 55% | 57% |
| Applicants | 6,206 | 2,898 | 3,308 |
| Admissions | 3,496 | 1,602 | 1,894 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 623 | 302 | 321 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
219 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 1280-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gettysburg College are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1699 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 270 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 122 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 117 (5%) |
| Asian | 89 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gettysburg College is $35,794 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 | $12,468 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,338 |
| $48-75K | $23,350 |
| $75-110K | $30,270 |
| $110K+ | $38,633 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,960 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,444 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,370 |
| Room charge | $7,710 |
| Meal charge | $6,660 |
Gettysburg College majors
Gettysburg College has granted 583 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gettysburg College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 64 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 64 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 60 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 |
| History, General | 38 |
| Experimental Psychology | 35 |
| Environmental Studies | 34 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
| Sociology, General | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Music Performance, General | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Chinese Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Japanese Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 583 |
Gettysburg College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 77% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gettysburg College has published 4,067 scientific papers with 40,018 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27 | 65 |
| 1991 | 34 | 66 |
| 1992 | 39 | 89 |
| 1993 | 39 | 95 |
| 1994 | 36 | 121 |
| 1995 | 31 | 116 |
| 1996 | 58 | 187 |
| 1997 | 34 | 196 |
| 1998 | 39 | 255 |
| 1999 | 40 | 239 |
| 2000 | 60 | 298 |
| 2001 | 62 | 379 |
| 2002 | 64 | 469 |
| 2003 | 74 | 573 |
| 2004 | 72 | 604 |
| 2005 | 90 | 641 |
| 2006 | 98 | 777 |
| 2007 | 81 | 864 |
| 2008 | 110 | 1061 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1195 |
| 2010 | 134 | 1301 |
| 2011 | 167 | 1437 |
| 2012 | 196 | 1616 |
| 2013 | 338 | 1867 |
| 2014 | 312 | 2074 |
| 2015 | 277 | 2249 |
| 2016 | 251 | 2229 |
| 2017 | 116 | 2179 |
| 2018 | 118 | 2430 |
| 2019 | 130 | 2722 |
| 2020 | 144 | 3147 |
| 2021 | 129 | 3420 |
| 2022 | 137 | 3035 |
Gettysburg College alumni
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Ron Paul
- Enrolled in Gettysburg College
- In 1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in biology
- Occupations
- surgeontelevision producerobstetricianpodcasterpolitician
- 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: as the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988 and as a candidate for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012.
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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.
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Puru Raaj Kumar
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Puru Raaj Kumar is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood films. He is the son of actor Raaj Kumar and is married to Croatian model Koraljika Grdak.
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Jerry Spinelli
- Occupations
- cowboychildren'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 | 752 |
| 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 |