by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,507 undergraduates in 2020, Gettysburg is a small, private college located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Gettysburg offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Gettysburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Gettysburg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Gettysburg. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gettysburg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Gettysburg does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Gettysburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Gettysburg for Veterans Guide.
Gettysburg offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Gettysburg has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,507 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,496 (99.6%). Part-time attendance was 11 (0.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,496 | 11 | 2,507 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gettysburg receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Gettysburg #378 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gettysburg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gettysburg Diversity Guide.
Gettysburg has a total of 635 student athletes, 384 men and 251 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,045,679 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,045,679 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gettysburg College Athletics