Gettysburg College Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
17%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gettysburg College has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 17% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.1%(1,610)
Hispanic
12.2%(268)
African American
5.0%(111)
Asian
3.3%(73)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.1%(68)
Unknown
3.0%(66)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment3,174
International Students17%

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 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.1%(1,151)
Women
51.9%(1,243)

Gender Statistics

Men1,151

36% of total enrollment

Women1,243

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gettysburg College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(37)
18-19
48.2%(1,069)
20-21
43.3%(959)
22-24
6.6%(146)
25+
0.2%(5)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
3.5%(24)
25+
96.5%(655)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gettysburg College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 17% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 22% in-state residents, 62% out-of-state students, and 17% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.7%(131)
Out-of-State
61.7%(372)
International
16.6%(100)

Regional Representation

In-State131

22% of student body

Out-of-State372

62% of student body

International100

17% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

17%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age