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Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Selective • 39% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Gettysburg College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Gettysburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 39%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
39% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading640 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math630 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
39%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences33% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,433
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,295
Earnings 5yr: $103,735
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,973
Earnings 5yr: $102,369
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,597
Earnings 5yr: $79,444
Debt: $27,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,320
Earnings 5yr: $86,150
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,466
Earnings 5yr: $66,453
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,383
Earnings 5yr: $61,403
Debt: $25,816
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,604
Earnings 5yr: $52,647
Debt: $24,889
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,876
Earnings 5yr: $58,130
Debt: $26,724
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,904
Earnings 5yr: $51,857
Debt: $27,000
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,465
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$31,490
In-State Tuition$66,640
Out-of-State Tuition$66,640
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$57,274
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$71,517
Completion Signals
83%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
51%
Men49%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$130,670
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