Gettysburg College Admission
Acceptance Rate
38.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.61%
Freshmen Enrollment
508
SAT Scores
1,370
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,366 students have applied and 3,254 students have allowed to admit to Gettysburg College (Acceptance rate: 38.90%). Gettysburg's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.61 % where 508 students have finally enrolled out of 3,254 admitted students.
Gettysburg acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Muhlenberg College and Union College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 53.26%).
Gettysburg enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 18.72%).
How to Apply to Gettysburg College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Gettysburg. Gettysburg offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/applying-gettysburg |
| Financial Aid | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-options/yellow-ribbon-program |
| Disability Service | https://www.gettysburg.edu/offices/center-student-success/student-accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Gettysburg and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Gettysburg College is 1,370 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Gettysburg College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,333). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | 1,370 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,333 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Gettysburg College, 135 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,370 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 630 | 680 | 740 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,460 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Gettysburg College, 41 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 27 | 29 |
Gettysburg Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gettysburg College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |