Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania · Private
Gettysburg College admitted 39% of 8,366 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1270–1460 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 83% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Gettysburg College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 20, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $60 ($0 for international applicants), and Gettysburg College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Gettysburg College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Gettysburg College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Gettysburg College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Gettysburg College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Gettysburg College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,960 a year. After grants, students paid $35,729 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Gettysburg College’s acceptance rate?
Gettysburg College admitted 39% of applicants: 3,254 of 8,366 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Gettysburg College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 20, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Gettysburg College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1270 to 1460, with a median around 1370. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Gettysburg College’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 ($0 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Gettysburg College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Gettysburg College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Gettysburg College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Gettysburg College have supplemental essays?
No. Gettysburg College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Gettysburg College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Gettysburg College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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