Elizabethtown College is a private four-year college located in central Pennsylvania. Etown combines the most sought-after professional programs, guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and cross-cultural study, with a 124+ year tradition of learning to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate effectively. Etown offers an essential education that makes 98% of our graduates agree they have what it takes to be successful.

At Etown, we place a great emphasis on creating a culturally vibrant campus community where every student can achieve a sense of belonging. We welcome students from all over the globe to join our campus made up of advocates, changemakers, communicators, and case organizers the world needs more of.

No other college will engage you in finding and pursuing your life's calling, your life's work, and your most fulfilling future like we do.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

86%

SAT Range

1080-1280

ACT Range

20-26

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$25,767 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$19,129 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

11:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Educate for Service

At Elizabethtown College, our motto is Educate for Service. But it's more than just words. We live it. We look after each other—volunteering at soup kitchens, tutoring local children, and serving in community-based projects. We consider the repercussions of the choices we make in pursuit of our life and career goals and our graduates go on to become a force for good in the world.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
61%
On Campus
29%
Online
10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,486 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

202

Undergrads Over 25

10%

Pell Grant

21%

Varsity Athletes

26%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

92%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$51,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

72%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%