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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: Gettysburg College, GC, Pennsylvania College
Private Nonprofit school in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Founded in 1832 as Pennsylvania College and renamed Gettysburg College in 1921, the institution enrolls approximately 2,451 undergraduate students on its 225‑acre rural campus overlooking the Gettysburg National Military Park. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the college offers rigorous programs across the arts, sciences, business, and music through the Sunderman Conservatory, as well as competitive pre‑professional tracks and study abroad opportunities that engage 60% of students. Known for small class sizes, a 10:1 student‑faculty ratio, and Phi Beta Kappa membership, Gettysburg fosters a community of scholars committed to critical thinking and civic engagement. The Bullets compete in NCAA Division III in the Centennial Conference, reflecting the college’s strong athletic tradition alongside academic excellence.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Gettysburg College maintains a long‑standing test‑optional policy, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores on the Common Application without penalty; self‑reported scores are accepted and verified upon enrollment if submitted. Official test scores are required post‑enrollment only for verification purposes and are considered alongside transcripts, essays, and recommendations. International students may self‑report SAT or ACT scores and upload official scores upon enrollment.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with a test‑optional admissions policy.
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Alvernia University is a private Franciscan Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a test‑optional undergraduate admissions policy.
Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Arcadia University is a private university in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, with a standardized test‑optional admissions policy and select requirements for some applicants.
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Clarks Summit University, formerly Baptist Bible College & Seminary, was a private Baptist Bible college in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, that closed in 2024.
Butler, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Butler County Community College (BC3) is a public community college in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, offering open enrollment and program-specific admissions.
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and a test-optional campus.
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