Gettysburg College Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
13%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gettysburg College has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.4%(1,493)
Hispanic
12.7%(261)
African American
5.1%(106)
Asian
3.4%(71)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.2%(65)
Unknown
2.9%(60)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment2,854
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

Gettysburg College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Gettysburg College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.6%(1,089)
Women
51.4%(1,152)

Gender Statistics

Men1,089

38% of total enrollment

Women1,152

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gettysburg College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(42)
18-19
47.5%(1,065)
20-21
43.9%(984)
22-24
6.6%(147)
25+
0.1%(3)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
2.6%(16)
25+
97.4%(597)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gettysburg College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 25% in-state residents, 63% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
24.5%(158)
Out-of-State
62.9%(405)
International
12.6%(81)

Regional Representation

In-State158

25% of student body

Out-of-State405

63% of student body

International81

13% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age