Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective, national, four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences, ranked as one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States. Our 2,600 students engage in cutting edge research, global study, and serve the community of Gettysburg and beyond.
Dwight D. Eisenhower lived in Gettysburg before and after his presidency; the College now benefits from the nation's only presidential legacy program devoted to studying public policy and leadership.