Gettysburg College
Liberal arts college · Gettysburg, PA · 2,099 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
39%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1270–1460
ACT (middle 50%)
29–32
Average net price
$33,015
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$86,450
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College accepts about 39 of every 100 applicants (39%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1270 and 1460 on the SAT. A score at or above 1460 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1270, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–32.
The latest federal data says Gettysburg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gettysburg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Gettysburg College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $86,450 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,015 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,970 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,970
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,970
- Room & board$16,670
- Total cost of attendance$86,450
- Average net price after grants$33,015
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Business, Psychology, History.
Gettysburg College FAQ
- What is Gettysburg College's acceptance rate?
- 39% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Gettysburg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1270–1460. Aim for 1460 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Gettysburg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–32.
- Is Gettysburg College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Gettysburg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gettysburg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Gettysburg College cost?
- About $86,450 a year before aid; $33,015 on average after grants.
- What is Gettysburg College's FAFSA school code?
- 003268. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Gettysburg College receives your information.
- What is Gettysburg College's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Gettysburg College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - LancasterLancaster, PA | 41% | — | $29,148 | 59% |
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| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | 31% | 1350–1500 | $35,879 | 85% |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA | 29% | 1280–1510 | $44,593 | 83% |
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