Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | gettysburg.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the Civil War battlefield, Gettysburg College occupies a 225-acre campus featuring both traditional Georgian and contemporary architecture. The liberal arts institution, founded in 1832, predates the famous battle and served as both a battlefield and field hospital during the Civil War. The college maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its strong programs in history, environmental studies, and management, along with distinctive offerings in Civil War era studies. Residential life is central to the campus experience, with most students living in college housing all four years, and the campus includes notable facilities such as the Majestic Theater and the Sunderman Conservatory of Music.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Gettysburg College is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Gettysburg College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#79 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#85 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1460 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,530 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,960 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Business | 11% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212674 IPEDS survey data for Gettysburg College.
Current students may use the Gettysburg College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025