Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Gettysburg College is 56.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.73%. 2,876 men and 2,920 women applied to Gettysburg and 1,548 men and 1,716 women students were accepted.
Among them, 308 men and 336 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Gettysburg.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,796 | 2,876 | 2,920 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,264 | 1,548 | 1,716 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 644 | 308 | 336 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56.31% | 53.82% | 58.77% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.73% | 19.90% | 19.58% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 203 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 51 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Gettysburg.
The median SAT score is 1,370 with 690 SAT EBRW and 680 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 720 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Gettysburg.
The SAT and ACT scores at Gettysburg College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1350 | 1370 | 1440 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 680 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, 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 reqired, but considered in admission process at Gettysburg. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| 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 application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools of Gettysburg College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Gettysburg.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/applying-to-gettysburg/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |