Gettysburg College

https://www.gettysburg.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,230

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$35,729

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

47.5%

7,123 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,895

76.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

82.7%

594 Graduates

About

Gettysburg College is a higher education institution located in Adams County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Gettysburg College were General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (76 degrees), and Exercise Physiology (58 degrees).

In 2023, 788 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gettysburg College. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (587 degrees), 7.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gettysburg College is $64,230, which is $34,950 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gettysburg College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 428 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gettysburg College is $64,230, which is $34,950 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,729.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Gettysburg College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,230

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gettysburg College was $64,230. The cost of tuition at Gettysburg College is $34,950 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gettysburg College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,729

2023 Value

5.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gettysburg College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,729. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gettysburg College grew by 5.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gettysburg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,930

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gettysburg College was of $14,930 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gettysburg College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Gettysburg College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gettysburg College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gettysburg College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 428 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Gettysburg College received 7,123 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.9% annual growth. Out of those 7,123 applicants, 3,384 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,895 students enrolled at Gettysburg College in 2023. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gettysburg College has an overall enrollment yield of 17.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,384

Accepted Out of 7,123

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gettysburg College was 47.5% (3,384 admissions from 7,123 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.9%, while admissions grew by 3.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Gettysburg College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2023)

205

Scores Submitted (2023)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Gettysburg College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Gettysburg College had a total enrollment of 2,895 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gettysburg College is 2,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 682. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Gettysburg College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gettysburg College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.5% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Black or African American, 2.59% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0691% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gettysburg College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.2%), followed by White Female (32%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (33.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gettysburg College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,895 students. The full-time enrollment at Gettysburg College is 2,213 and the part-time enrollment is 682. This means that 76.4% of students enrolled at Gettysburg College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gettysburg College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gettysburg College was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Gettysburg College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gettysburg College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,983 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
301 enrolled students
Black or African American
132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gettysburg College is 68.5% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Black or African American, 2.59% Two or More Races, 2.52% Asian, 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0691% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (2.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 92 more women than men received degrees from Gettysburg College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gettysburg College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 7.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Gettysburg College is General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (76 degrees) and Exercise Physiology (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gettysburg College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (108 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gettysburg College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (457,397 people), Other managers (297,014 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (190,818 people), Postsecondary teachers (169,162 people), and Chief executives & legislators (142,656 people).

The most specialized majors at Gettysburg College in 2023 are History (108 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (35 degrees), Social Sciences (165 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gettysburg College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Gettysburg College are History (108 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees), Language & Linguistics (35 degrees), Social Sciences (165 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gettysburg College are Elementary & secondary schools (611,389 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (591,232 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (582,857 people), Legal services (368,950 people), and Computer Systems Design (265,506 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gettysburg College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
86 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
76 degrees awarded
Exercise Physiology
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Gettysburg College was General Business Administration & Management with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Gettysburg College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

348

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

440

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 348 degrees were awarded to men at Gettysburg College, which is 0.791 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (440).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gettysburg College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Gettysburg College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.87 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Gettysburg College in U.S. History, which is 1.5 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 79% of students graduating from Gettysburg College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gettysburg College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.02% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
587 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gettysburg College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 7.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
318 degrees awarded
White Male
269 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gettysburg College is white female (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (269 degrees).

Operations

Gettysburg College has an endowment valued at nearly $385M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6M (1.56%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Gettysburg College had a total salary expenditure of 132M. Gettysburg College employs 77 Associate professors, 64 Professors and 55 Assistant professors. Most academics at Gettysburg College are Male Associate professor (48), Male Professor (39), and Female Assistant professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gettysburg College are: Service, with 134 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees.

Endowment

$385M

2023 Endowment

1.12%

decline from 2022

Gettysburg College has an endowment valued at about $385M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gettysburg College declined 1.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $334M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gettysburg College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.1M

2023 Salaries

0.548%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Gettysburg College paid a median of $53.1M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($132M) and a 0.548% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.25% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.9M

Instructional Salaries

211

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gettysburg College paid a total of $18.9M to 211 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

134 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gettysburg College were Associate professor with 77 employees, Professor with 64 employees, and Assistant professor with 55 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gettysburg College were Service with 134 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gettysburg College was Male Associate professor with 48 employees, Male Professor with 39 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gettysburg College.

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