Gettysburg College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Gettysburg, PA
5.0 2 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,812

Location Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Website gettysburg.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church

Best Colleges Rank

#80

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to the Civil War battlefield, Gettysburg College occupies a 225-acre campus featuring both traditional Georgian and contemporary architecture. The liberal arts institution, founded in 1832, predates the famous battle and served as both a battlefield and field hospital during the Civil War. The college maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its strong programs in history, environmental studies, and management, along with distinctive offerings in Civil War era studies. Residential life is central to the campus experience, with most students living in college housing all four years, and the campus includes notable facilities such as the Majestic Theater and the Sunderman Conservatory of Music.

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Ratings

Gettysburg College is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Gettysburg College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#80
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#73
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#11
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#11
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#73
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#4

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1270/1460
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/32

Acceptance Rate

38.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.6%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$66,640

Costs for Gettysburg College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$66,640
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$16,110
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,700
Total One Year Cost		$86,450

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

85% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gettysburg College are Social Sciences, Biology, and Business. 20% of students major in Social Sciences, 13% in Biology, and 11% in Business.