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Elizabethtown College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,418
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Elizabethtown College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Elizabethtown College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Elizabethtown College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Elizabethtown College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,600

Cost of attendance at Elizabethtown College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,600

Cost of attendance at Elizabethtown College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Elizabethtown College received on average $19,157 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,157
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 17% $4,316 $289,184
Other Federal Grant 67 17% $5,204 $348,684
State Grant/Scholarships 80 20% $3,299 $263,952
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 401 100% $17,629 $7,069,141
Total Grant & Scholarships 401 100% $19,157 $7,681,777

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Elizabethtown College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Elizabethtown College students is 75.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.5%.

75.5%

  • asian 86.7% 13 students
  • African American 63.2% 12 students
  • white 76.8% 331 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 10 students
  • International Students 83.3% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Landmark Conference
  • Basketball Landmark Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Elizabethtown College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Elizabethtown College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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