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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1483

Official telephone: (717) 337-6300
Fax number: (717) 337-6008
Website: https://www.gettysburg.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 431-0803 0803
800 431-0803 0803 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average SAT I: 680 verbal, 670 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1350 - 1440
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 27 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 32%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 8,366
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,254
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 73%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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