Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Gettysburg College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$64K
+
Room
$16K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$80,400
$64K+$16K+$1,000=$80,400
Your Family Income
Sticker
$80,400
−
Your Aid
$57,993
=
Net Price
$22,407
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gettysburg College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$80,400
Tuition and Fees
$64,230
Room and Board
$15,530
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$50,314
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$30,086
Gettysburg College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,666
$30–48k
$15,191
$48–75k
$22,407
$75–110k
$27,423
$110k+
$42,579
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gettysburg College has a sticker price of $80,400 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $80,400/year
Average aid: $50,314 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$22,407/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$14,666/year
21% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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21%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
14%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,999
Range (25th–75th)$13,654 – $26,233
Median Parent PLUS Loans$48,130
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,517
vs $63,066 peer avg(+$8,451)
Earnings Growth
+25%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-18,102
3th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$49,726
25th %ile
$104,062
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gettysburg College Cost & Financial Aid
Gettysburg College's published tuition is $80,400 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $22,407—a difference of $57,993.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,666 at Gettysburg College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Gettysburg College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gettysburg College graduates is $26,999, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $42,579 at Gettysburg College—still $37,821 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
