Liberal arts college
#12 Best colleges in PennsylvaniaGettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $31,490 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,999 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#29 of 950
- Best colleges for business in America#77 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#72 of 1,318
- Best colleges in America#129 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#108 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#115 of 1,481
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#110 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#110 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#113 of 1,247
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#168 of 1,829
- Best colleges for art and design in America#110 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#62 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#114 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#113 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#113 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#108 of 1,063
- Best colleges for computer science in America#77 of 750
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#71 of 690
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#52 of 430
- Best colleges for economics in America#111 of 788
- Most selective colleges in America#120 of 683
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#168 of 693
In Pennsylvania
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Pennsylvania#1 of 56
- Best colleges for business in Pennsylvania#7 of 108
- Best colleges for education in Pennsylvania#6 of 85
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Pennsylvania#6 of 60
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Pennsylvania#6 of 60
- Best colleges in Pennsylvania#12 of 118
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- Best colleges for psychology in Pennsylvania#11 of 105
- Best test-optional colleges in Pennsylvania#12 of 113
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Pennsylvania#11 of 98
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Pennsylvania#14 of 118
- Best colleges for English in Pennsylvania#11 of 87
- Best colleges for history in Pennsylvania#11 of 80
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Pennsylvania#11 of 80
- Best mid-size colleges in Pennsylvania#6 of 43
- Best colleges for chemistry in Pennsylvania#11 of 77
- Best colleges for mathematics in Pennsylvania#11 of 77
- Best colleges for art and design in Pennsylvania#11 of 74
- Best colleges for computer science in Pennsylvania#8 of 44
- Best colleges for economics in Pennsylvania#10 of 53
- Most selective colleges in Pennsylvania#12 of 60
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Pennsylvania#13 of 62
- Best colleges for music in Pennsylvania#11 of 51
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Pennsylvania#15 of 62
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,379 · ACT 30.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,097
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $81,960 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,216 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 51% · Women 49% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 14% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 74% |
| Total students | 2,895 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $31,490 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $81,960 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,999 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 83% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 80% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 80% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 90% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $71,517 |
| Admission rate | 39% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $60 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Average SAT | 1379 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640–720 |
| SAT math | 630–740 |
| ACT composite | 29–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Economics | |
| Business administration | |
| Political science | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Psychology | |
| Biology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| English | |
| History |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Ethnic and gender studies, Experimental psychology, Film and video, Fine arts, German, Global studies, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Kinesiology and exercise science, Mathematics, Music, Other social sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Public Policy Analysis, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| History |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $16,110 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Centennial Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 19%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 81%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $155,745IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)About 35 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)About 55 miles away |
| Town population | 8,254Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BaltimoreAbout 50 miles away |
| Typical weather | 30°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Eisenhower Nhs, PA |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 3.20 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 1.07 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 1.42 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.36 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Gettysburg College’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 8% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Gettysburg College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $31,490 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College admitted 39% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Gettysburg College’s graduates do?
- 83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $71,517; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,999.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 212674
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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