At Gettysburg College, we are proud of the ways that each class contributes to our vibrant campus community.
Gettysburg College students come from a wide array of ethnic, religious, economic, and geographic backgrounds. They are bright, curious, and innovative students who never shy away from a challenge. Their strong academic performance is matched only by their engagement in a wide range of leadership activities—from athletics to the arts, and from community service to student government. Gettysburg students are purposeful, hardworking,
and caring individuals who take full advantage of the opportunities the college provides as they effect change on campus, in their communities, and across the globe.
The Class of 2026 profile highlights the many academic and personal achievements of a talented, driven class. There are athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and agents of social change. We invite you to read more about what makes this class special:
Applicants and Admission
Gettysburg College enrolled 644 students for the Class of 2026, selected from 5,796 applications. Of those students, 238 enrolled under Early Decision–about 37% of the class.
Academic Quality
- 47% of the students have a class rank in the top 10% of their high school graduating class.
- 76% of the students have a class rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class.
- The average SAT score is 1347–with a middle 50% for critical reading of 680-720 and a middle 50% for math of 670-720.
- The average ACT score is 30–with a middle 50% of 31-32.
Financial Aid
- $83.4 million in financial aid was awarded for the 2021-22 academic year, benefiting 62% of the student body.
Geographic Distribution
- Students come from 30 states and 25 countries, with 76% of the class coming from outside of Pennsylvania.
Domestic Geographic Distribution
|
State or Territory |
Number of Students |
|---|---|
|
Pennsylvania |
156 |
|
New Jersey |
103 |
|
Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and D.C. |
85 |
|
New England |
76 |
|
New York |
63 |
|
Other states and Puerto Rico |
82 |
International Geographic Distribution
|
Country |
Number of Students |
|---|---|
|
Vietnam |
30 |
|
Nepal |
12 |
|
Bangladesh |
7 |
|
Nicaragua |
5 |
|
Germany, Liberia, Korea, and Pakistan |
2 (from each country) |
|
Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, India, Morocco, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe |
1 (from each country) |
Class Personality
|
Fact |
Figure |
|---|---|
|
Ethnic diversity |
35% overall, 23% domestic |
|
Community service participation |
65% |
|
Fine and performing arts participation |
42% |
|
Athletic participation |
68% |
|
Leadership positions held |
876 |