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Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College is a small, private institution located in Elizabethtown, pa. Founded in 1899, Elizabethtown College offers undergraduate degrees in 95 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,703 undergraduates
cost $35,700 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Elizabethtown College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.1%
SAT score average 1191
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.67
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Elizabethtown College is known for one of its top majors: Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Engineering, General
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,700
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,642
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,050
Cost of attendance* $50,492
Average financial aid package $26,667
Estimated cost $23,825 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,700
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,642
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,050
Cost of attendance* $50,492
Average financial aid package $26,667
Estimated cost $23,825 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Elizabethtown College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,703, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,152

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
75%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Elizabethtown College, students love their Emotion, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298
phone 717-361-1000
address www.etown.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Emotion

Spanish club

College democrats

Habitat for humanity

Hide n seek

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Elizabethtown College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Elizabethtown College?

Elizabethtown College is located in Elizabethtown, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Elizabethtown College? 

The acceptance rate for Elizabethtown College is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Elizabethtown College?

The average high school GPA for Elizabethtown College students was 3.67.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Elizabethtown College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Elizabethtown College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $201,968.

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