Gettysburg College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg College has a high published price, but the amount an individual student pays depends heavily on grants and other aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $66,640, with no separate required fee in that tuition record. A separately reported annual tuition figure of $68,970 reflects a different reporting period and should not be combined with 2024-25 expenses as if it were one year's bill.

Reported annual room and board charges were $16,670, consisting of $8,940 for a typical room and $7,730 for a typical meal plan. Books and supplies were estimated at $1,000. Using the 2024-25 tuition figure, those listed items total approximately $84,310 before transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable charges. That calculation is an illustration from reported figures, not the college's current complete cost-of-attendance budget.

Net price is the cost remaining after grant aid, not the published tuition. Reported average net prices varied substantially by family income: $13,184 for families earning up to $48,000, compared with $44,863 for families earning more than $110,000. These are group averages, not quotes for a new applicant. The college's aid offer and current cost-of-attendance estimate are the appropriate figures for comparing Gettysburg with another admission offer.

Most students in the reported aid population received some form of financial aid, and 48% received student loans. Grants and scholarships reduce the price without repayment; loans generally do not. Applicants should complete the financial-aid applications Gettysburg requires for the relevant year and check eligibility for federal, Pennsylvania state, institutional, and veteran or military education benefits. They should also compare offers by separating grants from loans and student earnings expectations.

What are the work-study opportunities at Gettysburg College?

Gettysburg students may seek campus jobs, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid offer. Work-Study is an opportunity to earn wages through an eligible job, not a grant automatically credited in full against the college bill. A student normally must obtain a position and work the hours to receive the money.

Students without a Work-Study award may still be eligible for positions funded through other campus employment arrangements. Job availability, hiring requirements, and permissible hours depend on the position. Applicants should check the college's current student-employment listings and ask the financial-aid office how an offered Work-Study amount fits into their budget.

For career exploration beyond paid campus work, Gettysburg provides individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job fairs, employer recruitment, and opportunities to connect with alumni. An internship can be valuable experience, but the college does not report a universal internship requirement for every student.