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Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA · Suburb · 1,868 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$26,598
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
77%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$62,399
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in scenic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College is a highly-ranked private institution best known for its "Educate for Service" mission and nationally recognized programs in occupational therapy, engineering, and business. The student experience is defined by a warm, relationship-centered campus culture where undergraduates collaborate closely with faculty mentors, participate in competitive NCAA Division III athletics, and engage in diverse student-run organizations. A key differentiator is the college's commitment to guaranteed experiential learning, which requires every student to complete at least two "Signature Learning Experiences," such as internships, undergraduate research, or cross-cultural study, before graduation. This hands-on academic preparation, paired with a beautiful campus featuring the iconic Lake Placida, equips graduates with both the practical skills and the civic-minded perspective needed to thrive in their careers.

Wikipedia:Elizabethtown College is a private college in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

Location
Elizabethtown, PA, 17022-2298 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
67 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,950
Housing & food (on campus)$13,340
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$54,910
Average net price$26,598
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,950
Housing & food (on campus)$13,340
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$54,910
Average net price$26,598
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.etown.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Elizabethtown College’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$39,520
Fees$1,030
Housing$7,100
Food$7,260
Books & supplies$1,100
Personal expenses$800
Transportation$250
Total published by the school$54,910
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,776
$30–48k
$17,113
$48–75k
$20,967
$75–110k
$25,064
$110k+
$31,198
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
77%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
69%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
76% graduated · 19% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$54,833
10 yrs after entry$62,399
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$28k
90th percentile$32,673
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1204
R 560–660 · M 545–650
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 26–31 · E 23–31 · M 23–31
SAT middle 50%: 1105–1310
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$79,305
Independent
22%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$54,833
After 10 yrs
$62,399
Behavioral Sciences58
Engineering, General35
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Biology, General27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Design and Applied Arts16
Accounting and Related Services16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas15
International Business14
Psychology, General13
Marketing11
English Language and Literature, General10
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Political Science and Government8
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Finance and Financial Management Services8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$107M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$9,109/mo
Teaching spend
$12,151
per student
Federal loans
65%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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