About the College

Gettysburg College engages highly motivated students in a comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for lives of personal fulfillment, career success, and responsible, engaged citizenship.

Ranked consistently in the top tier of the nation's liberal arts colleges, Gettysburg is a diverse, intentional community of students and educators, where everyone's contributions invigorate the educational atmosphere and define the life of the college.

We emphasize academic intensity and learning by getting involved. An 11:1 student-faculty ratio fosters close relationships and spirited class discussions. A global perspective connects students' learning to the world around them. Independent research takes you to new levels of understanding. Leadership in student government and organizations, participation in intercollegiate athletics, and involvement in an enriching campus social and cultural life all become vital parts of your education. You put your learning into action, moving beyond simply absorbing great ideas to doing great work.

Gettysburg College champions independent thinking and public action, and our students graduate with a love of learning, with the knowledge and skills they need for success, and with new insight into the world, their place in it, and their obligations to it.

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