Elizabethtown College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2914 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #822 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #754 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #649 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,857
- Graduates
- 295
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 73% | 79% |
| Applicants | 3,551 | 1,424 | 2,126 |
| Admissions | 2,726 | 1,037 | 1,689 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 524 | 206 | 318 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
321 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
229 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 1090-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 19-29 (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 | 1786 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 130 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 74 (3%) |
| Asian | 47 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elizabethtown College is $27,019 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 | $17,946 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,414 |
| $48-75K | $21,711 |
| $75-110K | $25,608 |
| $110K+ | $29,855 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,166 | $36,166 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,166 | $36,166 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,166 | $36,166 |
| Fee in-district | $676 | |
| Fee in-state | $676 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $676 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,501 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,954 |
| Room charge | $6,438 |
| Meal charge | $6,516 |
Elizabethtown College majors
Elizabethtown College has granted 386 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 126 master's across 8 programs, and 5 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 | 6 | 30 | 30 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 61 | 5 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 58 | |||
| Engineering, General | 35 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | |||
| Graphic Design | 13 | |||
| Psychology, General | 12 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 8 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | 5 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 5 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | |||
| Social Work | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 | |||
| Biotechnology | 4 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Data Science, General | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Neuroscience | 2 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |||
| Digital Marketing | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 9 | 386 | 126 | 5 |
Elizabethtown College has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 76% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elizabethtown College has published 1,896 scientific papers with 15,134 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 | 38 |
| 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 | 495 |
| 2013 | 35 | 503 |
| 2014 | 49 | 601 |
| 2015 | 34 | 581 |
| 2016 | 61 | 603 |
| 2017 | 385 | 632 |
| 2018 | 54 | 757 |
| 2019 | 80 | 860 |
| 2020 | 98 | 1089 |
| 2021 | 60 | 1303 |
| 2022 | 356 | 1366 |
| 2023 | 48 | 1356 |
| 2024 | 55 | 1188 |
Elizabethtown College alumni
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David Trimble
- Occupations
- barristerpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC was a Northern Irish 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 is an American retired professional wrestler best known by his ring name David Starr. Starr has wrestled for promotions including Combat Zone Wrestling, Evolve, Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Westside Xtreme Wrestling, Over the Top Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling, Defiant Wrestling, Rockstar Pro Wrestling and IWA Mid-South.He held championships and won tournaments for companies based in Australia, North America, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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Carla Sands
- Occupations
- actorbusiness executivechiropractorpoliticiandiplomat
- 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, 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. 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 | 455 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Alpha Drive Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, 17022-2298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 7173611000 |