Gettysburg College Acceptance Rate
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,123
- Admitted
- 3,384
- Yield
- 17.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gettysburg College's acceptance rate has risen from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 47.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,915 to 7,123 (+45%) over that period.
Its 47.5% rate makes Gettysburg College more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (51.7% for women vs 43.5% for men, a 8.2-point gap). Gettysburg College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,915 | 2,233 | 45.4% | 720 |
| 2015–16 | 6,386 | 2,540 | 39.8% | 699 |
| 2016–17 | 6,816 | 2,906 | 42.6% | 698 |
| 2017–18 | 6,384 | 2,924 | 45.8% | 720 |
| 2018–19 | 6,269 | 2,847 | 45.4% | 748 |
| 2019–20 | 5,916 | 2,842 | 48% | 681 |
| 2020–21 | 6,468 | 3,120 | 48.2% | 640 |
| 2021–22 | 6,206 | 3,496 | 56.3% | 623 |
| 2022–23 | 5,796 | 3,264 | 56.3% | 644 |
| 2023–24 | 7,123 | 3,384 | 47.5% | 604 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,471 | 1,796 | 51.7% |
| Men | 3,651 | 1,587 | 43.5% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–720 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 610–740 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 7% |
How Gettysburg College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gettysburg College's acceptance rate?
Gettysburg College's acceptance rate is 47.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,384 admitted of 7,123 applicants).
Is Gettysburg College test optional?
Gettysburg College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College received 7,123 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,384.
What SAT score do you need for Gettysburg College?
Admitted students at Gettysburg College typically scored 630–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–740 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Gettysburg College getting harder to get into?
Gettysburg College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 47.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.gettysburg.edu/.