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Quick StatsStudent-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Average Course Load
4–5 courses
Faculty with Terminal Degree
95 %
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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. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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GreenLAX says: Gettysburg College 2013 Business  |
This school was the best thing...
This school was the best thing that has ever happened to me! While it was stifling at first—and quite a culture shock —I emerged a stronger, more well-rounded person. I feel prepared and enabled to tackle whatever awaits me upon graduation this May because of the past four years spent at Gettysburg College. Also, Greek life takes quite a rap from its detractors but it gives GC a social edge it would otherwise lack.
Academics: March 12, 2009
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GetCH says: Gettysburg College 2016 English Language and Literature |
The teachers that I have had are...
The teachers that I have had are all very approachable and friendly. All of the classes are small; my largest class has been a class of 25 students, but I have a friend who is in a class of 40 and that is considered huge here. The workload really depends on what classes you take. I do a lot of reading because I am a political science and English double major, but I also love to read, so it isn't hard. I have friends in the science department, though, who have very little reading but a lot of lab work.
Academics: February 27, 2009
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GetKM says: Gettysburg College 2016 History |
The professors are excellent. Even...
The professors are excellent. Even as a first-year in a 100-level course, your classes will be taught by extremely intelligent, knowledgable, and well-qualified professors. You get out of classes what you put into it. No one is going to force you to learn, but it's worth your time to pay attention and put in the work. You can learn so much from your professors, and taking the time to connect with them is well worth it. They will help you when you are struggling, ask you to help them with projects, research, or papers, and invite you to their homes. Professors at Gettysburg come from all walks of life and have often had a diverse range of experiences before coming to Gettysburg, which only enhances their classes. The workload is fair, it can be intense at times, but "work hard, party harder" fits the Gettysburg student to a T.
Academics: February 26, 2009
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The professors that I have had...
The professors that I have had here at Gettysburg have been very qualified in their fields. Speaking mostly for instructors in the Psychology Department, many of them are published and are currently working on research which I feel gives them more of a well-rounded grasp on their classes. This goes to show that professors here are not purely teaching from a book, they have first-hand knowledge about the courses. |
Anonymous says: |
The teachers are really involved...
The teachers are really involved and very interesting, and yes, the classes are, too. |
FactsMost Popular Majors
- Business Administration and Management - 22 %
- English Language and Literature - 9 %
- History - 8 %
- Political Science and Government - 10 %
- Psychology - 8 %
Special Degree Options
- Accelerated program
- Cross-registration
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- Independent study
- Liberal arts/career combination
- Practica
- Special academic programs: Civil War Institute, dual-degree engineering, Gettysburg Semester, health professions, pre-law advising, Sunderman Conservatory of Music
- Student-designed major
- Study abroad
- Teacher Certification: elementary education, middle and junior high education, secondary education
- Undergraduate research
Class Sizes
- 20 to 49 Students - 31 %
- 50 or More Students - 0 %
- Fewer than 20 Students - 69 %
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 70 %
- 5-Year - 75 %
- 6-Year - 77 %
Best Places to Study
- Breidenbaugh Hall
- Glatfelter Hall
- Musselman Library
AP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores 5 or higher
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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