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Gettysburg College is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Gettysburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Evangelical Lutheran Church college. Gettysburg College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Gettysburg College include science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 47% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Gettysburg College. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 670 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 600 to 670 in 2005. People seek out Gettysburg College, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Gettysburg College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,503 students study at Gettysburg College (in 2005).
The school offers a real campus feel. Gettysburg College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Centennial Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Gettysburg College
300 N Washington St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1486
General Phone: (717) 337-6000
Admissions Phone: (717) 337-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 337-6611
http://WWW.GETTYSBURG.EDU
Gettysburg College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | political science, English, history, economics, sociology, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, women's studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 120 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 54 | psychology |
| Science | 53 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Gettysburg College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 572 | 35 |
In 2005, Gettysburg College had a total enrollment of 2,503 students (2,488 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27% |
| New Jersey | 19% |
| Maryland | 15% |
| New York | 13% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Gettysburg College offers campus housing for 2,400 of its 2,488 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,830 | 2,249 | 47% | 710 | 32% |
| Men | 2,386 | 1,072 | 45% | 346 | 32% |
| Women | 2,444 | 1,177 | 48% | 364 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 337-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,790 |
| Room and board | $ 7,794 |
| Room charge | $ 4,134 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Gettysburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 337-6611
Gettysburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $90,901 | 16 | $83,529 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $67,872 | 29 | $66,318 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $55,508 | 24 | $52,467 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $45,955 | 12 | $46,338 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $70,544 | 81 | $62,654 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gettysburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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Conservation And Resource Management
Science
Liberal Arts
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