Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1832Town near a citySEVP certified

Gettysburg College campus — Photo: Smb51095 · CC BY-SA 4.0

About

Gettysburg College is a private liberal arts college in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1832, the 225-acre (91 ha) campus is adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield. In fall 2025, the college enrolled 2,086 students. The school hosts 24 NCAA Division III men's and women's teams, known as the Bullets, and many club, intramural, and recreational sports programs.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$68,970
Estimated total for international students: US$86,450

Net price calculatorgettysburg.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,099
Graduate students: 708
International undergraduates: 14%
Students per teacher: 10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 39%
SAT: Reading and writing 640–720 · Maths 630–740
ACT: 29–32

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$80,119

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (37)

Bachelor's degrees36 subjects

AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees1 subject

History

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.