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Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
78%
Accessible
Average net price
$25,682
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings
$66,572
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Elizabethtown College is a private nonprofit college in Elizabethtown, PA with 1,868 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1204 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,682 per year ($16,945 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,572 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
78%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,551
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,726
Fall 2023
Yield
19%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing560–660
200800
SAT Math545–650
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136

What Elizabethtown College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$52,061
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$39,370

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,945
  • $30–48k$21,164
  • $48–75k$16,941
  • $75–110k$22,555
  • $110k+$30,604

Get a personal estimate with Elizabethtown College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
82%
Freshman retention
84%
Median earnings
$66,572
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,868
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
27%
  • White83%
  • Hispanic7%
  • Black3%
  • Asian2%

Elizabethtown College FAQ

What is Elizabethtown College's acceptance rate?+

Elizabethtown College admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Elizabethtown College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 545–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1204.

What ACT score do you need for Elizabethtown College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.

Is Elizabethtown College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Elizabethtown College?+

In Fall 2023, 3,551 students applied to Elizabethtown College and 2,726 were admitted; 529 enrolled.

Does Elizabethtown College consider legacy status?+

No. Elizabethtown College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Elizabethtown College require an essay?+

Elizabethtown College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Elizabethtown College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $52,061 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,682.

What is Elizabethtown College's graduation rate?+

82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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