Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Private Nonprofit University · 2,812 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
38.9%
Applications
8,366
Enrolled
508
Yield Rate
15.6%
SAT Average
1370
ACT Midpoint
31
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$60

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
42.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
75.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
95.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 15 · notification December 15
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 15 · notification February 1
  • Early Action: December 1 · notification February 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Application Essay, Recommendations
Important
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work
Considered
First Generation, Geographic Residence, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
923
Accepted Spot
345
Admitted from Waitlist
33
Waitlist Conversion Rate
3.6%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$66,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,640
Average Net Price
$31,490

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$14,666
Family Income $30k–$48k
$15,191
Family Income $48k–$75k
$22,407
Family Income $75k–$110k
$27,423
Family Income Over $110k
$42,579

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
90%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$58,230
Avg. Total Aid Package
$60,856
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$36,243
% Graduates Who Borrowed
67.8%
% Receiving Pell Grants
21.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
83.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
90.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
11.9%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
1,146

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 148 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 96 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 81 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 50 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 34 graduates/year
  • History: 32 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.72
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
10.5% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
50th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.7 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.