Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $64,230
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $64,230
- Average Net Price
- $30,086
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 21.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,530
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $15,530
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $80,760
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,999
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 89.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 50.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21.0%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,666 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,191 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $22,407 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $27,423 |
| $110,001+ | $42,579 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Despite a sticker price of $80,760, most Gettysburg families pay far less thanks to substantial aid packages. Average net price sits at $30,086, which means four years costs around $120,000. The college offers sliding-scale affordability based on family income. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay just $14,666 annually, while middle-class families ($75-110K) face $27,423 per year.
Gettysburg's generous institutional grants average $42,448 for recipients. About 27% of students receive these merit and need-based awards. Half of graduates carry federal loans, with typical debt of $26,999 translating to $286 monthly payments. Given median earnings of $71,517 ten years out, most alumni manage debt comfortably. The 89.55% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' earning power in this Civil War-adjacent liberal arts setting.
Middle and upper-middle class students get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly one-third of full price while accessing Gettysburg's strong battlefield location and strong alumni network.
Gettysburg's generous institutional grants average $42,448 for recipients. About 27% of students receive these merit and need-based awards. Half of graduates carry federal loans, with typical debt of $26,999 translating to $286 monthly payments. Given median earnings of $71,517 ten years out, most alumni manage debt comfortably. The 89.55% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' earning power in this Civil War-adjacent liberal arts setting.
Middle and upper-middle class students get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly one-third of full price while accessing Gettysburg's strong battlefield location and strong alumni network.
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