Elizabethtown Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.87%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1200. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,950
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Elizabethtown:
- Total Enrollment: 2,283, including 316 online students
- 1,903 Undergraduate, 380 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38% men, 62% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 115 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 35 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 12 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Elizabethtown Overview
Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elizabethtown, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Elizabethtown's tuition & fees is $37,950 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,932.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,283 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Elizabethtown's acceptance rate is 77.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.65%. The median SAT score is 1200 and the ACT score is 27.
Elizabethtown ranked 70th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 16th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Elizabethtown College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Elizabethtown College is $37,950. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,250.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,091 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,366.
| Undergraduate | $37,950 |
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| Graduate | $37,250 |
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| Undergraduate | $39,091 |
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| Graduate | $38,366 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Elizabethtown College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Elizabethtown
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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