Gettysburg Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Gettysburg College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Gettysburg College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Gettysburg College (Gettysburg)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Gettysburg's acceptance rate is 38.90% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 8,366 students applied and 3,254 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Gettysburg.

To apply to Gettysburg, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Gettysburg's acceptance rate places 11st out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1370 and the ACT score is 31 at Gettysburg. Gettysburg's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Gettysburg's yield rate is 15.61%, which is significantly lower by 25.42 percentage points (approximately 62.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Gettysburg at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize Gettysburg's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Gettysburg's acceptance rate is 38.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.61%. 4,538 men and 3,828 women applied to Gettysburg and 1,527 men and 1,727 women students were accepted.

Among them, 272 men and 236 women were enrolled in Gettysburg. You can explore the Gettysburg's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Gettysburg
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,366	4,538	3,828	0	0
Admitted	3,254	1,527	1,727	0	0
Enrolled	508	272	236	0	0
Acceptance Rate	38.90%	33.65%	45.11%	-	-
Yield	15.61%	17.81%	13.67%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Gettysburg College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 135 students (27% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 41 students (8% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Gettysburg.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,370, including 690 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 680 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 720 and the 25th percentile is 640. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 630.

The median ACT composite score is 31, with a 75th percentile score of 32 and a 25th percentile score of 29 at Gettysburg. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 32.

How competitive is Gettysburg's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Gettysburg College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Gettysburg
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,270	1,370	1,460
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	640	690	720
SAT Math	630	680	740
ACT Composite	29	31	32
ACT Math	26	27	29
ACT English	28	32	34

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Gettysburg College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Gettysburg. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Gettysburg College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Gettysburg Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Gettysburg:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/applying-gettysburg
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Gettysburg?

Gettysburg is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 38.90%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Gettysburg?

Gettysburg recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Gettysburg is 1,370, and the average ACT score is 31. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Gettysburg require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Gettysburg requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Gettysburg admission?

Yes, Gettysburg requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Gettysburg does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Gettysburg requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Gettysburg requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Gettysburg?

The institutional SAT code for Gettysburg is 2275 and 4-digit ACT code is 3580.