Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003268
- Phone: (724) 846-5100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
48.04%FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,075Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Gettysburg College
3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA
Gettysburg College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Gettysburg, PA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Gettysburg College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- History
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1220 - 1380 on the SAT, or 27 - 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 40% of which only 32% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,000 annually. Some students at Gettysburg College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Gettysburg College is the "Bullets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the school's http://www.gettysburg.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Gettysburg College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Gettysburg College has a total student population of about 2,400, where graduate students make up roughly 31% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $56,000-$68,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,800 to $2,200 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 83% | $31,513 |
Receiving Student Loans | 56% | $5,593 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Gettysburg College may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2013)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Gettysburg College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Centennial Conference)
- Basketball (Centennial Conference)
- Track and Field (Centennial Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Centennial Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Gettysburg College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Exercise Physiology (B)
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Gettysburg College.
- Mount St Mary's University in Baltimore, MD (12 miles away)
- McDaniel College in Chestertown, MD (21 miles away)
- Wilson College in Media, PA (24 miles away)
- Dickinson College in Doylestown, PA (26 miles away)
- Hood College in Bel Air, MD (30 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003268
- Phone: (724) 846-5100
- School Homepage