Gettysburg College
Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective, four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College upholds a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts in all their breadth and depth. Combined with a consequential education and a drive to Do Great Work, there are no bystanders here.
On a beautiful campus in a world-famous town, Gettysburg College enrolls 2,200 students from 40 states and more than 60 countries, offering more than 65 academic programs that ignite intellectual passion. Nationally ranked for value, academic programs, and campus experiences, the college is dedicated to high-impact experiential learning opportunities that lead to valuable outcomes and careers for its undergraduate students. Our rich historical past inspires our future, with students exemplifying informed citizenship and engaged leadership throughout their lives. As a beacon of intellectualism and socially responsible citizenship, Gettysburg College's history predates the iconic Civil War battle that gave the town its notoriety and historical significance.
You can see our values reflected in our mission and our excellence in the proven record of student and alumni success-- come join us and Do Great Work!
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Each year, Gettysburg College welcomes a diverse class of highly-motivated students who–surrounded by history and opportunity–strive to Do Great Work as they progress toward building a better world for themselves, their families, and their communities. And by applying to Gettysburg, you are taking the first steps toward becoming a lifelong Gettysburgian.
To join our community, you must:
To join our community, you must:
- Log in to the Common App
- Add Gettysburg to your "My Colleges" list
- Choose your application plan
- Early Decision I: November 15th
- Early Decision II: January 15th
- Early Action: December 1st
- Regular Decision: January 15th
- Submit the necessary materials like your transcript and letters of recommendation.
- Optional, but encouraged items: visit campus for a tour and information session, sign up for an interview, and connect with your Admissions Counselor.
Transfer
At Gettysburg College, we value the diversity of experiences and breadth of knowledge that transfer students bring to our community.
Gettysburg welcomes students who have previously attended another college or university to apply as a transfer applicant. Highly motivated and academically strong, our transfer students take advantage of the many high-impact learning opportunities that the College provides–including student-driven research, internships and externships, and study abroad programs. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply.
Deadlines for Transfer Applications are:
Gettysburg welcomes students who have previously attended another college or university to apply as a transfer applicant. Highly motivated and academically strong, our transfer students take advantage of the many high-impact learning opportunities that the College provides–including student-driven research, internships and externships, and study abroad programs. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply.
Deadlines for Transfer Applications are:
- For the spring semester: November 1st
- For the fall semester: May 15th
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Visit us
The Gettysburg College Admissions Office offers in-person tours of campus as well as information sessions led by a member of our Admissions team. Opportunities for on-campus interviews for high school students and transfer students are also available. If you aren’t able to travel to campus, we have a variety of virtual visit opportunities including a virtual tour, online interviews, information sessions, and much more.