More selective than 90% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gettysburg College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Gettysburg College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gettysburg College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 720 |
| SAT math | 630 | 740 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gettysburg College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 39% | 640–720 | 630–740 | 29–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | 630–720 | 610–740 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gettysburg College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Gettysburg College has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Franklin and Marshall College | 28% | 84% | $36,425 |
| 9 | Bucknell University | 29% | 86% | $40,766 |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr College | 29% | 82% | $31,759 |
| 11 | Lafayette College | 31% | 88% | $34,433 |
| 12 | Gettysburg College | 39% | 83% | $31,490 |
| 13 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | 41% | 69% | $42,478 |
| 14 | Dickinson College | 42% | 80% | $37,607 |
| 15 | Moravian University | 54% | 72% | $30,670 |
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Gettysburg College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gettysburg College admissions questions
What is the Gettysburg College acceptance rate?
Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,384 of 7,123 applicants were admitted.
Does Gettysburg College require the SAT or ACT?
Gettysburg College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Gettysburg College?
The middle 50% of Gettysburg College enrolled first-year students scored 1270–1460 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Gettysburg College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (604 of 3,384).
Is Gettysburg College getting harder to get into?
Gettysburg College accepted 39% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gettysburg College overview