Gettysburg College awarded $45.2 million in merit scholarships and need-based grants for the 2012-13 academic year, benefiting 67% of the student body.
First-Time First-Year Students
| Year | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 |
| Class of | '14 | '15 |
| Size of Class | 721 | 732 |
| No. Enrolled with Aid | 512 | 559 |
| Not Funded | 0 | 0 |
| % of Class Receiving Aid | 71% | 76% |
| Average Need-Based Award | $33,937 | $33,259 |
All Matriculants (Including First-Year Students)
| Year | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 |
|
College Administered Aid: |
$43,290,403 | $45,662,689 |
|
Other Sources of Aid: |
$21,407,876 | $21,282,674 |
| All Sources of Aid: | ||
| Number of Recipients | 1971 | 1969 |
| Total Amount Awarded | $64,698,279 | $66,945,363 |
All Matriculants (Including First-Year Students)
| Year | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 |
| Average Award - All Sources | $32,825 | $33,965 |
| Student Budget | $51,026 | $52,790 |
| Aid as % of Student Budget | 64% | 64% |