Gettysburg, PA
45%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,924 |
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| Declined | + 3,460 |
| Total Received | 6,384 |
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| SAT | 2275 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3580 |
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Gettysburg College, founded in 1832, is a highly selective, national, four-year residential college of liberal arts and science. It's 225-acre campus is located in Gettysburg, adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The campus is 45 minutes from the state capitol of Harrisburg, 60 minutes from Baltimore, and 80 minutes from Washington, D.C.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,409 |
| Established in | 1832 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
| Accredited by | • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
200-acre campus in Gettysburg (population: 7,700), 36 miles from Harrisburg, 55 miles from Baltimore, and 80 miles from Washington, DC. Major airport serves Baltimore; smaller airport, bus, and train serve Harrisburg. School operates transportation to all nearby transportation centers.
Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required of some |
45%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,924 |
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| Declined | + 3,460 |
| Total Received | 6,384 |
Class rank
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Gail Sweezey
Director of Admissions
P: 800 431-0803
F: 717 337-6145
admiss@gettysburg.edu
| Tuition | $52,640 |
| Room | $6,740 |
| Board | $5,830 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $66,210 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $40,700 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $25,510 |
90%
$40,700
Need-based
| Federal | $1,898,262 |
| State | $693,814 |
| Institutional | $57,571,276 |
| Other external | $904,485 |
| Total | $61,067,837 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,363,789 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $3,286,310 |
| Other external | $425,640 |
| Total | $5,075,739 |
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29%
Transfer applicants accepted
26%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 38 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil China Mexico Nepal Nigeria Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Andrea Buchanan
Assistant Director of Admissions
717 337-6100
intladmiss@gettysburg.edu
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