Gettysburg College students come from a wide variety of ethnic, religious, economic and geographic backgrounds.
They are bright, curious, creative, and like to be challenged. They are academically strong and engaged in a wide range of activities from athletics and the arts, to community service and student government. They are purposeful, hardworking and happy students who take full advantage of the array of opportunities at Gettysburg.
Financial Aid
- $72 million awarded for the 2019-20 academic year
- 65% of the student body received financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants
Applicant Pool & Admit Rate
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Number of applications | 6,468 |
| Admit rate | 48% |
| Class size | 640 |
| Enrolled under Early Decision (43% of the class) | 275 |
Academic Quality
- 60% of the students have a class rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class.
- 83% of the students have a class rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class.
- Average SAT score: 1343* middle 50% critical reading—640-700; math—630-710
- Average ACT score: 30 middle 50% 27-32
Geographic Distribution
Students come from 28 states, 16 countries
Domestic Geographic Distribution of First-Year Students
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 168 |
| New Jersey | 137 |
| Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Delaware | 91 |
| New York | 88 |
| New England | 66 |
| Other States and Puerto Rico | 63 |
International Geographic Distribution of First-Year Students
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| China | 5 |
| Cambodia and the United Kingdom | 2 students from each |
| Australia, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, and Turkey | 1 student from each |
Class Personality
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Overall ethnic diversity (24% domestic diversity) | 26% |
| Community service participation in high school | 66% |
| Fine and performing arts participation in high school | 38% |
| Athletic participation in high school | 73% |
| Leadership positions including team captains, class officers, and club officers | 673 |
First-Year Students Academic Interests
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 45% |
| Sciences | 27% |
| Undecided | 10% |
| Humanities | 8% |
| Interdisciplinary | 5% |
| Arts | 5% |