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Gettysburg College is a private, national, four-year, liberal arts college located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1832. The college's campus spreads over 200 acres of land. Gettysburg College offers a host of degrees in more than 40 areas of study. The institution's enrollment consists of national and international students from over 35 states in the U.S. and 30 countries around the world.
Gettysburg College’s athletics department fields both men’s and women’s teams. The sports teams are known as the Bullets, and they participate in the NCAA Division III. There are over 20 sports programs, and the teams participate in baseball, field hockey, soccer, softball, and swimming.
Gettysburg College is in Gettysburg, PA. 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, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 36% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Gettysburg College. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 690 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 610 to 670 in 2007.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Gettysburg College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,503 students study at the school (in 2007).
Gettysburg College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Centennial Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gettysburg College, a national, residential, undergraduate college committed to a liberal education, prepares students to be active leaders and participants in a changing world. This statement is grounded in the core values of the institution:
The worth and dignity of all people and the limitless value of their intellectual potential;
The power of a liberal arts education to help students develop critical thinking skills, broad vision, effective communications, a sense of the inter-relatedness of all knowledge, sensitivity to the human condition, and a global perspective, all necessary to enable students to realize their full potential for responsible citizenship;
The enrichment of the traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum with the most promising intellectual developments of the age;
The free and open marketplace of ideas and the exploration of the ethical and spiritual dimensions of those ideas, both indispensable to helping students learn to determine which have lasting value;
The value of a lifelong commitment to service, and the role of the College in both providing an example of public service for students and fostering a commitment to service among our young people; and
A belief that a residential college is the most effective means of promoting the personal interaction between student and professor, and student and student which develops the community that is the heart of a liberal arts education."
More complete details are provided below.
Gettysburg College
300 N Washington St
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1486
General Phone: (717) 337-6000
http://WWW.GETTYSBURG.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 257 | political science, history, English, economics, sociology, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 105 | business management |
| Science | 92 | biology, exercise physiology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 18 | computational mathematics, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Gettysburg College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 599 | 38 |
In 2007, Gettysburg College had a total enrollment of 2,503 students (2,482 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23% |
| New Jersey | 17% |
| New York | 16% |
| Maryland | 12% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Gettysburg College offers campus housing for 2,283 of its 2,482 (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. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,126 | 2,180 | 36% | 695 | 32% |
| Men | 2,953 | 1,012 | 34% | 308 | 30% |
| Women | 3,173 | 1,168 | 37% | 387 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 670 |
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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,770 |
| Room and board | $ 8,630 |
| Room charge | $ 4,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| 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)
Gettysburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $98,452 | 13 | $92,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $73,637 | 31 | $72,214 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $59,546 | 34 | $59,630 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $54,450 | 6 | $42,170 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $48,446 | 4 | $49,815 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $75,181 | 88 | $67,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, 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
African-American/Black Studies
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
International/Global Studies
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
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
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 degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % 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 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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