More than 5,916 applications were received by Gettysburg College during Fall 2018 examinations. Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a college of liberal arts, located in Pennsylvania. The college has 225 acres of land and the main campus has around 90 buildings and is among the most reputed private colleges in the US.
It’s faculty exceeds 230 professors, out of which 81 are visiting professors. With an enrollment of 2,433 students, admissions here are moderately competitive. These applications are invited for the fall semester. The college offers various programs across 40 majors and 40 minors under the category of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education.
The admission rate at Gettysburg College is 45% indicating that the admissions here are not so easy. Admissions are granted on the basis of high academic performance, scores in required standardized tests and interviews. International applicants are suggested to The place is diverse with students that include 5.5% international students, 68.6% are from out of state and 25.9% belong to Pennsylvania itself.
- There is no application fee for international students
- Gettysburg College is test optional but strongly recommends international students to submit SAT/ACT scores
- Scores can be self-reported
- Interviews (through initialview) are strongly recommended for international students
Highlights
| Application Portal | Online |
| Type | Private |
| Programs Offered | 45 major and 40 minor |
| Application fee | 60 USD, free for international applicants |
| Acceptance rate | 45% |
| Average SAT score | 1200-1370 |
| Average ACT score | 26-30 |
| English Proficiency Score | IELTS or TOEFL or PTE |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Intake sessions | Rolling Admissions |
| Interview | Required for international students |
| Financial Aids | Grants and Scholarships available |
| Student-faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Specific entrance exam for University | No |
| For admission related queries | admiss@gettysburg.edu |
Admission Deadlines
The admission deadlines at Gettysburg College are the same for both domestic and international students. Both of them have to choose one of the rounds given below:
| Application Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision 1 | 15 November |
| Early decision 2 | 15 January |
| Regular Decision | 15 January |
Admissions for International Applicants
International students who wish to study in the US must fulfill certain requirements in order to be eligible for admission at Gettysburg College.
Admission Requirements- All the international applicants need to submit the following supporting documents:
- Counselor Recommendation Letter
- Teacher Recommendation Letter
- Secondary School Details
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Can be self reported
- English Proficiency test scores
- Early Decision form
- Certificate of finances form
- International Student Financial aid application
- Interview: For international important interviews and to schedule an interview, please contact Initialview.
- Passport information
English Proficiency Requirement
| English Proficiency Test | Required Scores |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 90 |
| GTEC | 1260 |
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| Pearson Academic PTE | 60 |
Visa Requirement for International Students
Non-US students who are offered admission at Gettysburg, will need to obtain a visa for studying in the US. Visa requirement is mandatory for the application process, along with the form there is a need to attach the visa application form as well. Documentation required for the F-1 student visa are:
- A copy of passport,
- Bank statement,
- College admission letter,
- Proof of financial support
The concerned person from the office of International affairs helps all the international candidates irrespective of their country in getting the visa and also form I-20 to apply to the University. All the applicants are required to have either an F-1 visa or M-1 visa, then there is a final process for the visa which is the interview.
Undergraduate Admissions
The Gettysburg College provides admission to 65 undergraduate programs in major subjects like biochemistry, anthropology, music, environmental science, psychology etc. In case students face any problem regarding the admission process, one can contact the admission counselor Mr. Marco Blaso directly via email - mblasco@gettysburg.edu .
Where to apply: Online Application Portal
Application Fee: 60 USD, free for international students
Admission Requirements:
- Proof of English Proficiency
- High school transcripts
- Minimum GPA requirements
- Certificate of finances
- Standardized test (SAT and ACT)
- Optional but recommended for international students
- Can be self reported
- An interview is mandatory.
- Counselor recommendation
- Teacher recommendation
- International student financial application
For any queries, students can contact at the following:
- Admission related queries: intladmiss@gettysburg.edu
- Phone number: 717-337-6100 or 800-431-0803
- Financial aid related queries: finaid@gettysburg.edu
Gettysburg College is one of the top 60 colleges of Liberal Arts in the USA which offers graduate courses. The college has an acceptance rate of 45% and it focuses on the SAT or ACT scores and also on GPA. It accepts a high GPA in high school. These two criteria are very important for the students while applying for admission. The college has a retention of 90% and a graduation rate of 80%.
The average annual salary package of students graduating from here is 54,000 USD. The important date for the application is before 15 January. It has been also seen that early decision applicants have more chances to get admitted into college. The college also believes in promoting girl’s education which reflects in the data i.e. there are 53.7% females and 46.3% males in the campus. Students can send their all admission related queries on admiss@gettysburg.edu
