Gettysburg College
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About Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College (GC) was founded in 1832. Among GC’s most popular programs are those in social sciences, in biological and biomedical sciences, in business, management, and marketing, in psychology, and in English language and literature. GC’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music is also highly respected.
GC is associated with one Nobel laureate, J. Michael Bishop for physiology or medicine.
Among many other distinguished GC-connected persons, we may mention the following:
- Mathematicians, Arthur Byron Coble and Luther P. Eisenhart
- Philosopher and bioethicist, K. Danner Clouser
- Young adult authors, Jerry Spinelli and Nancy Springer
- Film critic, Kevin Thomas
- Cinematographer, Owen Roizman
- Actors—Joseph Costa, Rick Holmes, and David Henrie
- Comedian, Ritch Shydner
- Physicist, Joseph F. Baugher
- Chemists, Ronald Yocum and Ronald E. Myers
- Phycologist, Craig W. Schneider
- Marine biologist, Mimi A.R. Koehl
- Paleobotanist, William Culp Darrah
- Endocrinologist, Howard Rasmussen
- Electrophysiologist, Robert O. Becker
- Neurobiologist, J. Matthew Kittelberger
- Historians, Timothy J. Shannon and Brian Black
- Economist, Pavlina R. Tcherneva
- Social psychologists, William B. Swann and David L. Hamilton
- Psychiatrists, Mary A. Carskadon and Richard M. Restak
- Theologian and educator, Henry Eyster Jacobs
- Columnist and screenwriter, Stephanie Sellars
- Television personality, Carson Kressley
- Electrical engineer, Stephen G. Bishop
- Nuclear engineer, Norman C. Rasmussen
- World War II General and chief of intelligence, Charles A. Willoughby
- Former US Army Judge Advocate General (JAG), Flora Diana Darpino
- Former US Representatives—Ron Paul, Joseph H. Himes, and Nathaniel Craley
- Former US Senator, James Glenn Beall
GC is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
According to Wikipedia, Gettysburg College is a private liberal arts college in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1832, the campus is adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield. Gettysburg College has about 2,600 students, with roughly equal numbers of men and women. Gettysburg students come from 41 states, Washington, D.C., and 39 countries.
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Gettysburg College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,796 | 56% | 82% | 1395 | 30 |
How Much Does Gettysburg College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $61,760 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $13,910 |
| 30K - 48K | $14,279 |
| 48K - 75K | $17,057 |
| 75K - 110K | $25,799 |
| 110K+ | $40,690 |
How Much Do Gettysburg College Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Gettysburg College, then you can expect to earn an average of $66,300 per year. You also have a 95% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Gettysburg College's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 2,542 | 2,542 |
Where is Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College is located at 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg PA 17325
How Safe is Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
What Is Gettysburg College Known For?
Gettysburg College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Economics
- History
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Biology
- Literature
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
- Education
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
Gettysburg College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Gettysburg College's Most Influential Alumni?
Gettysburg College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of History, Psychology, and Physics. Here are some of Gettysburg College's most famous alumni:
- J. Michael Bishop
- An American immunologist and microbiologist.
- Ron Paul
- An American politician .
- Charles A. Willoughby
- A US Army Intelligence Officer.
- Owen Roizman
- An American cinematographer .
- Pavlina R. Tcherneva
- An American economist.
- Jerry Spinelli
- An American children's writer.
- Luther P. Eisenhart
- An American mathematician.
- Henry Eyster Jacobs
- An American theologian .
- Arthur Byron Coble
- An American mathematician .
- Charles Porterfield Krauth
- An American theologian.
- Norman Rasmussen
- An American nuclear engineer.
- Ruth J. Person
- An American academic.
