Elizabethtown College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2899 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #819 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #751 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #652 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,903
- Graduates
- 380
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- etown.edu
Elizabethtown College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Elizabethtown College has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 81% |
| Applicants | 3,624 | 1,456 | 2,168 |
| Admissions | 2,822 | 1,076 | 1,746 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 495 | 205 | 290 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
460 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
316 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
147 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1105
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 1105-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1909 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 148 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 65 (3%) |
| Asian | 50 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elizabethtown College is $27,760 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,776 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,113 |
| $48-75K | $20,967 |
| $75-110K | $25,064 |
| $110K+ | $31,198 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,250 | $37,250 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,250 | $37,250 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,250 | $37,250 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | |
| Fee in-state | $700 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,551 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,340 |
| Room charge | $6,630 |
| Meal charge | $6,710 |
Elizabethtown College majors
Elizabethtown College has granted 393 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 110 master's across 7 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees in Occupational Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elizabethtown College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 38 | 39 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 48 | 15 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 58 | |||
| Engineering, General | 36 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Finance, General | 17 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | |||
| Psychology, General | 14 | |||
| Accounting | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 7 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 7 | |||
| Social Work | 7 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Neuroscience | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Journalism | 3 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | |||
| Data Science, General | 2 | |||
| Legal Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | |||
| Public Health, General | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 393 | 110 | 15 |
Elizabethtown College has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 73% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elizabethtown College has published 1,938 scientific papers with 16,008 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 12 | 35 |
| 1994 | 12 | 38 |
| 1995 | 11 | 54 |
| 1996 | 11 | 57 |
| 1997 | 8 | 63 |
| 1998 | 9 | 57 |
| 1999 | 10 | 70 |
| 2000 | 12 | 74 |
| 2001 | 10 | 78 |
| 2002 | 20 | 121 |
| 2003 | 24 | 144 |
| 2004 | 25 | 202 |
| 2005 | 23 | 223 |
| 2006 | 20 | 248 |
| 2007 | 21 | 276 |
| 2008 | 28 | 329 |
| 2009 | 32 | 351 |
| 2010 | 32 | 404 |
| 2011 | 49 | 453 |
| 2012 | 68 | 494 |
| 2013 | 35 | 503 |
| 2014 | 49 | 602 |
| 2015 | 34 | 581 |
| 2016 | 66 | 604 |
| 2017 | 386 | 632 |
| 2018 | 55 | 757 |
| 2019 | 80 | 875 |
| 2020 | 100 | 1092 |
| 2021 | 60 | 1308 |
| 2022 | 358 | 1364 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1359 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1205 |
| 2025 | 35 | 1086 |
Elizabethtown College alumni
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David Trimble
- Occupations
- university teacherbarristerpolitician
- Biography
-
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC was a Northern Irish statesman and politician who was the inaugural First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002 and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) from 1995 to 2005. He was also Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Bann from 1990 to 2005 and Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann from 1998 to 2007.
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David Starr
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Charles Max Barsky, best known by his ring name David Starr, is an American bodybuilder and former professional wrestler.
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Carla Sands
- Occupations
- business executivechiropractorpoliticiandiplomatactor
- Biography
-
Carla J. Sands is an American businesswoman who is chair and CEO of Vintage Capital Group. During the first Trump administration (2017–21) she was U.S. ambassador to Denmark.
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William Henry Keeler
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
-
William Henry Keeler was an American cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of Baltimore in Maryland, from 1989 to 2007 and was elevated to the College of Cardinals in 1994. He previously served as auxiliary bishop and bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania. Keeler was president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 1992 to 1995.
General info
| Founded | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Educate for Service |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 452 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Alpha Drive Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, 17022-2298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 7173611000 |