Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA

• Small liberal arts college - 2400 students

• Strong in U.S. history, natural sciences, and English

• Unique majors/minors include: Peace & Justice Studies, Civil War Era Studies

• All first year students participate in seminars with 15 other students from their residence halls.   Topics include:  Policy Change through Agency & Activism, Wicked Problems, Activism, and the Arts, What would Smokey Say?,Clash: Navigating a Polarized World, Happiness, Encountering Animals, Growing up Female, etc.

• All students must complete a capstone requirement

• 80% of students complete at least one internship

• Academic climate is rigorous and heavily focused on active discussions both in and outside of the classroom

• 70% of classes have fewer than 20 students.   Average class size is 17.

• Very accessible professors

• High participation rate for undergraduate research (55%) and study abroad (60%)

• Academic honor code adds to strong sense of community

• Dual degree program in music and engineering is available

• Offers a Washington semester with American University and a United Nations semester through Drew University

• Both sides of the political spectrum are well represented on campus

• Merit scholarships average $15,300

• Campus housing is guaranteed for four years (94% of students live on campus)

• Strong Greek system (33% of men and women participate)

• Division III sports