About Gettysburg College
At Gettysburg College, our students are the heart of our education and our community.
Founded in 1832 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg College offers a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences. Here, you learn from different perspectives, put ideas into practice, and build skills that will last throughout your life and career.
Our people, our place, and our student-centered approach shape A Consequential Education. You will be prepared to think deeply, take purposeful action, and Do Great Work in a changing world.
An education shaped by people, place, and approach
Your Gettysburg education is personal. Professors know you and challenge you. Advisors help you connect your interests with opportunities. Friends and classmates bring experiences and perspectives that can change how you see the world.
Our place matters, too. Our campus stands beside the Gettysburg National Military Park, near the site where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his enduring Gettysburg Address. His charge to rise to “unfinished work” still resonates with us today. You will be challenged to pursue your career and calling—the unfinished work of your own time.
At a glance
Historic setting near urban centers: 1.5 hours to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., 2.5 hours to Philadelphia, and 3.5 hours to New York City
Home to Goldwater, Rhodes, Fulbright, and other prestigious fellowship recipients
Global study: ranked second in the nation for study abroad programs by the Institute of International Education
Top rankings for: classroom experiences, financial aid, first-year experiences, undergraduate teaching, and campus food
Mission and Values
At Gettysburg College, your education prepares you to lead a meaningful life and make a difference.
Our Promise
We promise every student A Consequential Education—one that gives them greater insight into who they are, what they want to accomplish, and how they will define and lead their own consequential life.
College History
Gettysburg College has served students for nearly 200 years in a place where some of America's most critical history happened.
Facts and Figures
Explore historical data for the College, including information about our student body, alumni, faculty, and more.
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