What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Gettysburg College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | BIO 100-AP – Advanced Placement Biology MI –…BIO 100-AP – Advanced Placement Biology MI – Natural Science with lab Does not fulfill major requirement | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 107-AP – Chemical Structure and Bonding MI –…CHEM 107-AP – Chemical Structure and Bonding MI – Natural Science with lab | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 102-AP – Introduction to College Writing Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 103-AP – Writing through Literature Elective | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 131-AP – History of the U.S. MI – Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYCH 102-AP – General Psychology MI – Social Science | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 107-AP – Applied Statistics MI – Formal Science | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 111-AP – Computer Science I MI – Formal Science |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | BIO 100-AP – Advanced Placement Biology MI –…BIO 100-AP – Advanced Placement Biology MI – Natural Science with lab Does not fulfill major requirement | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 107-AP – Chemical Structure and Bonding MI –…CHEM 107-AP – Chemical Structure and Bonding MI – Natural Science with lab | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 102-AP – Introduction to College Writing Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 103-AP – Writing through Literature Elective | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 131-AP – History of the U.S. MI – Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYCH 102-AP – General Psychology MI – Social Science | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 107-AP – Applied Statistics MI – Formal Science | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 111-AP – Computer Science I MI – Formal Science | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 102-AP – Principles of Macroeconomics MI –…ECON 102-AP – Principles of Macroeconomics MI – Social Science | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 103-AP – Introductory Economics MI – Social Science | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 119-AP – World History (AP) MI – Humanities | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ES 102-AP – Environmental Issues Elective | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 101-AP – History of Europe MI – Humanities | |
| Human Geography | 4 | ES 161-AP – Physical and Human Geography MI – Social Science | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 202-AP – Intermediate Spanish Second…SPAN 202-AP – Intermediate Spanish Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POL 110-AP – U.S. Government & Politics MI – Social Science | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 103-AP – Introduction to Computing MI – Formal Science | |
| Art History | 4 | ARTH 100-AP – Adv Placement Art History MI – Arts | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHN 202-AP – Chinese Language Second Language –…CHN 202-AP – Chinese Language Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL 105-AP – Intro to Comparative Politics MI –…POL 105-AP – Intro to Comparative Politics MI – Social Science | |
| Drawing | 4 | ARTS 141-AP – Introduction to Drawing MI – Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 202 – Intermediate French Second Language –…FREN 202 – Intermediate French Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 202-AP – Intermediate German Second Language…GER 202-AP – Intermediate German Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 202-AP – Intermediate Latin Second Language –…LAT 202-AP – Intermediate Latin Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| Math AB (4 or 5) | 4 | MATH 111-AP – Calculus I MI – Formal Science | |
| Math BC (4 or 5) | 4 | MATH 112-AP – Calculus II MI – Formal Science | |
| Music Theory (4 or 5) | 4 | MUS 111-AP – Fundamentals of Music MI – Arts Must…MUS 111-AP – Fundamentals of Music MI – Arts Must have department approval to fulfill major requirements | |
| Music Theory (4 or 5) | 4 | MUS 141-AP – Theory I MI – Arts Must have…MUS 141-AP – Theory I MI – Arts Must have department approval to fulfill major requirements | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 104-AP – Introductory Modern Physics MI –…PHY 104-AP – Introductory Modern Physics MI – Natural Science with lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 103-AP – Introductory Modern Physics MI –…PHY 103-AP – Introductory Modern Physics MI – Natural Science with lab | |
| Research | 4 | APTC 101-AP – AP Research Elective | |
| Seminar | 4 | APTC 102-AP – AP Seminar Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 205-AP – Read in Span & Span-Amer Lit Second…SPAN 205-AP – Read in Span & Span-Amer Lit Second Language – Counts toward requirement, but does not fulfill | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 4 | ARTS 145-AP – Basic Design 2D MI – Arts | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 4 | ARTS 146-AP – Basic Design 3D MI – Arts |
Source: gettysburg.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 79 |
| Political Science and Government | 64 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 55 |
| Experimental Psychology | 51 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 51 |
| History | 34 |
| Environmental Studies | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Sociology | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 10 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Chinese Studies | 3 |
| Japanese Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
73% of men in fraternities · 32% of women in sororities · 52% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Gettysburg, PA
107,914 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.8 of 20
Elevation
528 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
27.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
21 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$990 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Messiah University26 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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