Overview

We offer a major in Classical Studies and minors in Classical Studies, Greek, and Latin. The Classics major at Gettysburg College may include the study of Greek or Latin, depending on a student’s interests.

Learning Outcomes

Students will:

understand the cultures, societies, and history of the ancient Mediterranean world through different kinds of evidence.

articulate the continuing influence of that world in the modern era.

use their knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world to address questions in other disciplines, and use methods and inquiries from other disciplines in their interpretation of the ancient Mediterranean world.

learn the fundamentals of ancient Greek or Latin and be able to read a significant quantity of authentic ancient prose and poetic texts, and use appropriate scholarly tools for the analysis of these texts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Forging Multicultural Empires

Gods and Heroes, Death and Desire: Great Books of Ancient

Greece and Rome

Classical Rhetoric & Contemporary Political Discourse

Beginning Latin

Ancient & New Testament Greek

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gettysburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application form: Gettysburg College uses the Common Application, and students are strongly encouraged to submit their application online.

Official secondary school records.

Teacher recommendation.

Counselor recommendation.

Official SAT I or ACT scores: Official scores should be sent to the College. The institutional codes for Gettysburg College are 2275 (SAT) and 3580 (ACT).

English language proficiency testing.

International Student financial statement.

Financial aid application for International Students.

Interviews: While interviews are not required, Gettysburg College does value the opportunity to learn more about you beyond your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

71730 USD / year

≈ 71730 USD / year
Out-of-State

71730 USD / year

≈ 71730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71730 USD / year

≈ 71730 USD / year

Living costs

Gettysburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Gettysburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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