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Gettysburg College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1270-1460. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 29-32. Gettysburg College admitted 39% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1270-1460
ACT middle 50%
29-32
Acceptance rate
39%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,099

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Gettysburg College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1460 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Gettysburg College's SAT submitters; 1270 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 87% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Gettysburg College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Gettysburg College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing640690720
SAT Math630680740
SAT total (estimated)127013701460
ACT composite293132

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 720 in Reading and Writing and 740 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 110 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1379.

Testing policy

Does Gettysburg College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Gettysburg College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Gettysburg College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Gettysburg College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$66,640
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$31,490
First-year retention rate
91%
Graduation rate within 6 years
83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$71,517

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FAQ

Gettysburg College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1270 and 1460 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1460 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1270 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Gettysburg College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 29 to 32, with a median of 31. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Gettysburg College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Gettysburg College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Gettysburg College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Gettysburg College's acceptance rate?

Gettysburg College admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].