“Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, sits adjacent to the hallowed grounds of the Civil War's most pivotal battle. The col”
Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, sits adjacent to the hallowed grounds of the Civil War's most pivotal battle. The college's mission is shaped by this unique proximity to history: Gettysburg is dedicated to developing engaged leaders who understand the lessons of the past and their responsibility to shape the future. The college emphasizes integrative thinking, civic engagement, and ethical leadership, preparing students to make meaningful contributions in an increasingly complex world. Gettysburg's identity is inseparable from its location—the campus itself was part of the battlefield, and the college served as a hospital during the 1863 battle.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$66,640
/yr
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Gettysburg offers more than 65 majors, minors, and programs, with particular distinction in Civil War studies, political science, management, music, and the sciences. The Civil War Era Studies program is unmatched nationally, leveraging the college's location and the extensive resources of the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower Institute. The Sunderman Conservatory of Music offers a full conservatory curriculum within the liberal arts environment. The Garthwait Leadership Center and the Eisenhower Institute connect academic work with public policy and leadership development. The Center for Public Service links students with community organizations, and approximately 50% of students study abroad. Undergraduate research is central: the college's Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute and Summer Research Programs fund collaborative faculty-student scholarship across all disciplines.
4 years
Unique to Gettysburg: undergraduate research, public-history projects, and the nationally renowned Civil War Institute summer conference. Leverages the adjacent national park and the college's unmatched historical archives.
1 years
Named for Dwight D. Eisenhower (a Gettysburg neighbor), the Institute runs policy-focused fellowships, mentorships, and a Washington semester. Students engage directly with current and former policymakers.
4 years
A NASM-accredited conservatory integrated with the liberal arts college, offering intensive performance training alongside the breadth of a full liberal arts curriculum — including a formal double-degree pathway.
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Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $66,640
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
