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Your Chances of Getting Into Gettysburg College

Based on publicly available admissions data

Moderately Selective47.5% acceptance rate

Acceptance rate 40-60%. Often a good target school for strong applicants.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
47.5%
SAT Range (Middle 50%)
1240 - 1460
ACT Range (Middle 50%)
27 - 32

Is Gettysburg College a Reach, Target, or Safety?

With a 47.5% acceptance rate, Gettysburg College is a solid target school for most applicants with competitive profiles.

Build a balanced college list with reach, target, and safety schools to maximize your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of getting into Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College accepts 47.5% of applicants. Your individual chances depend on your complete profile: GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations. Use this data as a benchmark, not a guarantee.

What GPA do I need for Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College looks for academically strong students. Review recent CDS data on the school's website for GPA breakdowns of admitted students.

What SAT score do I need for Gettysburg College?

The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 1240 and 1460 on the SAT. Scoring at or above 1460 puts you in the top quartile of admitted students. For ACT, the middle 50% range is 27-32.