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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

Gettysburg College is a private institution in Gettysburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1350, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,517 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,086.

Established
1832
Type
Private liberal arts college

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48%Acceptance
1350SAT Avg
2,209Students
10:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$71,517Earnings 10yr
$30,086Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gettysburg College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1350

Reading & WritingMid: 680
630720
MathMid: 675
610740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1350

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,230
Room & Board$15,530
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$80,400
Average Net Price$30,086
Median Debt at Graduation$26,999
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,666
$30–48K$15,191
$48–75K$22,407
$75–110K$27,423
$110K+$42,579

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,086

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,209
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.7%
Freshman Retention89.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,274
8 Years$66,428
10 Years$71,517

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,800
Men
$76,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#55
Forbes
#178
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#43

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
110 mi(191 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
152 mi(263 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
181 mi(314 min)

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