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The enduring legacy of our location in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, means we have a special responsibility to the unfinished work of our time. There are no bystanders here. Our students engage one-on-one with faculty in research and experiential learning across disciplines, from biology and business to chemistry and history, while pursuing their undergraduate bachelor’s degree. At Gettysburg College, problems become purpose, and purpose becomes real, tangible progress.

Through the Gettysburg Approach, our emphasis on knowledge and enduring skills has proven successful for generations of Gettysburgians. A survey of 200 employers said that Gettysburg graduates possess and outperform their peers in what employers define as must-have career skills. Incoming students who participate in the Guided Pathways can make the most of their time at Gettysburg by connecting their academics and activities with the skills they hope to strengthen. These experiences translate to graduate school and career success: More than 98% of Gettysburg alumni over the past seven years were employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.

300 North Washington Street

Gettysburg, PA 17325

At Gettysburg College, making an impact means learning, doing, and achieving through A Consequential Education. Our historic campus in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is the setting for a transformative undergraduate educational experience that prepares bachelor’s degree students for career advancement and personal success.

Through the Gettysburg Approach, our students encounter a rigorous, contemporary education in the liberal arts and sciences. Every student cultivates enduring skills, built within the classroom, the campus, and the community. Our people, place, and approach shape A Consequential Education at Gettysburg College. Gettysburg graduates are prepared to impact their world from day one.

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Read how A Consequential Education at Gettysburg College has shaped the lives of our graduates:

“The director of admissions for my Ph.D. program said to me during my interview that because he saw Gettysburg College on my resume, he had the confidence in what a Gettysburg student was able to do. He knew that there is greatness associated with Gettysburg.”

Fergan Imbert ’16, Ph.D. candidate in the Infectious Disease and Immunity Cluster in the Biomedical Sciences Program at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“I’ve developed a passion for creating an atmosphere in music where we welcome diversity and give back to the community. Through Gettysburg College, I’ve gotten the tools to be the change that I wish to see in the world.”