At a glance
Average net price
$31,490
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
82.5%
Admission rate
39%
Undergrad size
2,099
In-state tuition
$66,640
Out-of-state tuition
$66,640
Cost of attendance
$81,960
Median earnings (10y)
$71,517
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,379
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 91.2%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), stem (25%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM25%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences39%
- Social sciences27.1%~568 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.8%~311 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.3%~299 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology9.2%~193 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History6.1%~129 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.3%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.1%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 155 | $50,244 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 152 | $32,595 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 130 | $52,365 | $27,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 124 | $28,547 | $27,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 104 | — | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 75 | $28,505 | $27,000 |
| History. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $28,340 | $25,816 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | $36,525 | $26,724 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 53 | $26,249 | $24,889 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $26,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $36,403 | $22,747 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $26,000 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $26,465 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $38,919 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College is a mid-sized institution located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,099 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gettysburg College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,490 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $66,640 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $81,960 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 82.5%, a strong completion outcome. 91.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,517 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gettysburg College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,379. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (town), Gettysburg College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg College
Q.How much does Gettysburg College cost?
The average net price at Gettysburg College is $31,490 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $81,960.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College has a 6-year graduation rate of 82.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College admits 39% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Gettysburg College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gettysburg College graduate earns $71,517 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Gettysburg College?
Published tuition is $66,640 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gettysburg College located?
Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17325).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gettysburg College at their official website.