Gettysburg College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Gettysburg College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
45.4%| Measure | Difficulty | |
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How hard is it to get into Gettysburg College and can I get accepted? The school has a 45% acceptance rate ranking it #12 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,847 out of 6,269 applicants were admitted making Gettysburg College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Gettysburg College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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Gettysburg College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.4Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Gettysburg College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Gettysburg College was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Gettysburg College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
High School Class Rank
69% of Gettysburg College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 69% |
| Top 25% of class | 89% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 1% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,326 | 2,943 | 6,269 |
| Accepted | 1,503 | 1,344 | 2,847 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Enrolled | 403 | 345 | 748 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 27% | 26% | 26% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Feb 1, 2020Days left to Apply
15Applicants have 15 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Gettysburg College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212674 IPEDS survey data for Gettysburg College.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Gettysburg College?
45% of those who apply are granted admission to Gettysburg College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
