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Gettysburg College - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Academics

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Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,498
Part-Time Student Population 22
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 209
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 77
Total FT Faculty 214
Faculty with Terminal Degree 95%
Average Faculty Salary $75,056
Full-Time Retention Rate 89%
Transfer-Out Rate 1%
Graduation Rate 85%
Programs/Majors Offered 40
Average Course Load 4–5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 69%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 31%
  • 50 or More Students: 0%

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The students, administrators, and faculty at Gettysburg College should be proud of the school’s academics. It is not exactly the degree of difficulty that makes the academics so demanding, it is perhaps the level of student interest in every class that makes learning a satisfying and effective endeavor. It is just about impossible to check in and out of a class without verbally or mentally engaging in a discussion or lecture. The small class sizes have a great deal to do with this, and to an equal degree, an all-star roster of accomplished and dedicated professors.

Gettysburg is a liberal arts college and does have a rather eclectic set of core requirements compared to a conventional university. Not all students appreciate the extensive language requirement, and having to complete two natural science courses may not appeal to humanists, either. However, if given a chance, these requirements do not have to be the exercise in mental drudgery. There are several classes in each department geared toward non-majors for core requirements. These tend to be quite interesting and not as intense as the ones designed for majors. Register for classes early enough to stand a chance at getting into what you want. The most popular classes are generally the ones that will fill up first.

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Academics at Gettysburg College

inittowinit

Pre-Medicine Studies '13

4.6
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Health Sciences Major

I'm a Health Sciences major, with an emphasis on Pre-Med. I am in love with my major, even though it is definitely difficult. The BS course load is intense, but all the classes are very useful and important foundations for future education. It is hard to fit in all the classes and go abroad if you don't start planning as freshman, but it is possible. We take only 4 classes a semester, and on average, I have 2 labs. There are research opportunities here but I have not been part of them. Overall, it is a difficult major, but the professors are very intelligent and really want you to succeed.

Nov 28, 2011

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guilje01

Business Management '14

4.2
A-

Academics

The professors at Gettysburg are incredible. They all know your name after the first week of classes and are truly invest in their students success. Although it is not a competitive environment between students, yet all work extremely hard to do well. Students at Gettysburg work hard and play hard.

Sep 23, 2011

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swinsh01

Biology '13

5.0
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Being a Biology Major

Being a biology major at Gettysburg College is a great experience. Students get many opportunities to do types of research that many don't begin until senior year or graduate school. The course load is heavy. You work very hard and feel great when you can accomplish something. The professors are great and welcome students to their offices at all times. They provide incredible opportunities for students and really prepare us to have great futures.

Aug 04, 2011

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User rating for Gettysburg College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores 5 or higher
Degrees Awarded Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 5%
  • History, General: 5%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 5%
  • Psychology: 4%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Breidenbaugh Hall
  • Glatfelter Hall
  • Musselman Library
Did You Know?
  • Gettysburg offers the opportunity for students to design their own majors, working with the Interdisciplinary Studies Department to incorporate existing classes into a unique choice of major.
  • Gettysburg is the only college in the country to offer a Civil War era studies minor.
  • First-year students are required to take a First Year Seminar, a course designed to hone fundamental skills of writing, speaking, and critical thinking. FYS classes are constructed around a subject of personal interest of the instructor.
  • Gettysburg recently dropped its Health and Exercise Science credit from its list of core requirements. That means no more required gym class for incoming students.

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