About Elizabethtown College

Founded in 1899, Elizabethtown College. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,737 full time undergraduate students, and 47 full time graduate students.

The Elizabethtown College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 129 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Elizabethtown College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate73%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range990-1160
ACT Range21-28

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,26% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

90% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 66% were in the top quarter, and 38% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Elizabethtown College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
42%
“They keep regular office hours”
58%
“They”re always available”
96%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
46%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
79%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
13%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
46%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
42%
“They keep regular office hours”
58%
“They”re always available”
96%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
46%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
79%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    83 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    63 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    83 Students rated campus food 3.9 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    82 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    82 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    82 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    82 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    81 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Elizabethtown College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Elizabethtown College?

26 Students rated Elizabethtown College

Anastacia - 05/01/2024

I think it's a very good school. The professors are very kind and care about their students. They engage in classroom discussions about everything they teach and don't just lecture their students. They're there for students in situations that don't involve their classes and care about the wellbeing of their students and their future. The community is very accepting and everyone is extremely nice and welcoming. There are many activities to do and clubs to join.

Ashley - 03/01/2020

I think that Elizabethtown College has a lot to offer. Academically, Elizabethtown is an extremely strong school. I graduated from their social work department where I was able to acquire a variety of relevant work and volunteer experience. Professors were readily available, class sizes were small, and the classes were all fascinating. E-town also has a variety of campus social events which are fun to attend. There are also a lot of campus traditions which are very enjoyable. I highly recommend Elizabethtown to academically serious students who prefer to stay on campus and be in a small town environment.

j - 09/01/2019

I graduated in 1972. Had no problem finding jobs and I am grateful for the education I received at E-Town. Having said that; I see where the Board of Trustees have made some bad decisions as of late. They should have never decided to cut tuition. This sends a negative signal to prospective students and their parents/supporters. It smacks of desperation and denotes a lack of faith in the future of the college. The other decision was to hire an individual to run the college as President who lacks the experience and know-how necessary to attract prospective students to enroll and stay enrolled. She is basically an administrator with little or no academic background. So what can the college do going forward? First and foremost they need to institute an aggressive recruiting program. They must send out ambassadors to the surrounding cities and states to attract as many secondary school students as possible. The college should compensate these recruiters if necessary. Second, they should not reduce tuition ever again! They should remain in the competitive range with other colleges in the tri-state area: (PA/MD/NJ). Third, they need to attract more foreign students. E-town has to change they way it does business to survive.

Mackenzie - 07/08/2019

I loved visiting the campus last spring! The grounds were beautiful and the buildings seemed to be well kept. I am excited to see the new dorms that are under wraps. I was able to sit down with a chemistry professor for a solid half hour, where we talked, and he gave me a sense that he was passionate about his job and enjoyed teaching his students. Elizabethtown is currently number one on my college applications list.

Elizabethtown College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Elizabethtown College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Elizabethtown College is 73%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to not bring nearly as much clothing with me. I would also tell myself to get over my shyness because that took me a while once I actually got to this school. Also, it's important to know that trusting my gut is a good idea: from taking classes to making decisions about social occassions, everything needs to be well-thought out, but a gut decision could mean the difference between taking a class that's at an appropriate level, or taking a class you'll actually enjoy being in.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The fact that we are required to take general education classes before graduation.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing may also be one of the worst. . . but you really recognize everyone, so it's very comfortable. It's a small and close knit environment. A group called SWEET- Students working to entertain E-Town also does a great job organizing live bands, comedians, movie nights, and dances for us on Sweet weekends, which usually are 4 or 5 times per semester. It's very easy to make friends!

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known more about what the classes were like. I was hesitant about my choice at first but after being here a few weeks I was able to see that the classes really are small and the professors are very involved and care about their students.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Elizabethtown College is a close knit community where most students and professors know each other.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    Students here like to work hard and play hard, are here for the overall experience and so participate in many extracurriculars and social activities in addition to classwork.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Elizabethtown is unique because it is a small school in a small town and yet has a huge impact on your life. The second you step on campus, you feel like it's your home and it takes every step possible to fullly accomodate its students. It has a great educational system, but it also provides numerous outlets to become very socially involved to help balance out the workload. While it is expensive, in my perspective, the four years of memories it will provide are well worth it.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The cost. I say this because the tuition continues to rise while the financial aid is stagnant.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who likes big city living, large campuses, large classes, and other large city aspects.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love telling my friends about chocolate days (days when the campus smells like chocolate), how small my classes are, how well I know my professors, how easy the professors are to talk to, and all of the activities I am involved on in campus. There are som many more wonderful things I could say too! Another thing I absolutely adore is the friends I have made since I came to campus, these are the type of friends you make that will be with you forever.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Small Town loving, friendly, upper middle class, athletes make up most of the student body. (preppy)

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    smelling like chocolate?!

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

1,737

Total Undergrad Enrollment

47

Total Grad Students

35%

Out-Of-State

63%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

68%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Elizabethtown College receive some sort of financial aid. 22% were awarded federal grants. While 78% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$43,490

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,100

Books and Supplies

$10,560

Room and Board

55,150

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,003
$30 - $48K
$23,288
$48 - $75K
$25,144
$75 - $110K
$29,133
$110K & UP
$31,529

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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