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Gettysburg -
Gettysburg, PA
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Four years may seem like a long time to spend at one place, particularly a place as geographically and numerically small as Gettysburg College. And while it may at first seem simultaneously overwhelming and underwhelming, Gettysburg has a way of growing on you. The key to getting the most out of Gettysburg is to understand what it is and what it isn’t, and to embrace the former and accept the latter. Gettysburg will never be a UNC or Ohio State in terms of diversity, class offerings, or athletics. Then again, you’ll never be in a class of 350 people, and you will never feel lost and or ostracized. The faculty is, for the most part, awesome. You have the chance to get to know your professors, as well as your classmates. The academics are challenging and rewarding. The more you put in, the more you get out. The study abroad, career development, and alumni services are incredibly useful, and they make what can normally be complicated and difficult processes exceedingly straightforward. In the end, the two most important things you will take with you are your degree and your friends. Your degree is from a highly selective and challenging liberal arts college. It is not easy to earn, but it is not impossible either. It will get you a good job or into a good graduate school, and the education it represents will serve you well for the rest of your life. Your friends will be warm, caring, and intelligent people, with whom you share that intimate and unique bond that is only forged after years of youthful interaction away from home. You will experience things together that no one will ever quite understand. While there are certainly frustrating and even infuriating aspects of Gettysburg, it remains an institution that cares deeply about its students and their academic, emotional, and physical well-being. Its beautiful campus, challenging coursework, and comprehensive extracurricular system are what make Gettysburg College, overall, a great place to spend the best years of your life.
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"I am glad I am here. I love this school, and I am glad this is the one I am at. I have been here for two years and have had a great time." |
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"Sometimes, I think I wish I was somewhere else, but generally I have come to love my friends and professors so much that I don’t think I could have made out any better elsewhere. Gettysburg is so beautiful, it makes it hard to see yourself somewhere else." |
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"Sometimes, I get frustrated by Gettysburg bubble, but I figure if I can deal with this, I can take on anything." |
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"I guess, in general, I like going to GC. Sometimes, it’s fun, sometimes it’s really hard work, and sometimes I get annoyed at stupid people. But, for the most part, it’s been a good experience. I’ve learned a lot both inside and outside of the classroom. I can’t really imagine myself being anywhere else." |
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"The academics, administration, and facilities are great. The lack of diversity on campus is stiffling, and if you’re not well-off, white, and Christian—or if you don’t want to sit around drinking every weekend—you might want to go somewhere else" |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
2,436
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Part-Time Undergraduates:
30
Total Female Undergraduates:
1,265
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
46%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
65%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Total Applicants:
4,842
Total Acceptances:
2,249
Freshman Enrollment:
710
Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
32%
Early Decision Deadline:
Early Decision Notification:
December 15
February 15
Regular Decision Deadline:
February 15
Regular Decision Notification:
April 1
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Transfer Applications Received:
153
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Transfer Applications Accepted:
34
Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
22%
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1210–1340
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
610–670
SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
600–670
Freshman Retention Rate:
90%
Top 10% of High School Class:
62%
Application Fee:
$45
Common Application Accepted?:
Yes
Supplemental Forms?:
Yes (Gettysburg supplement)
Admissions Phone:
(717) 337-6100
Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
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