For the application year 2024, Gettysburg College reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 47.5%, with 2,030 out of 4,274 applicants offered admission. This represents a slight increase from the previous year’s acceptance rate of 56.3% for 3,478 applicants in 2023. Historical data shows fluctuations over recent years: the acceptance rate was 56.0% in 2022, and dropped to 48.2% in 2021, highlighting a more competitive landscape in the most recent cycle. The acceptance trend has generally improved since 2015, when the rate was as low as 45.43%.