Elizabethtown College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3021 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #857 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #789 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #661 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,737
- Graduates
- 284
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 79% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,977 | 1,151 | 1,826 |
| Admissions | 2,415 | 909 | 1,506 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 462 | 190 | 272 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
251 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
245 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
177 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 1070-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 25-30 (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 | 1688 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 130 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (3%) |
| Asian | 49 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elizabethtown College is $26,723 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 | $16,765 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,576 |
| $48-75K | $23,232 |
| $75-110K | $25,343 |
| $110K+ | $29,725 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,020 | $35,020 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,020 | $35,020 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,020 | $35,020 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | |
| Fee in-state | $650 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,417 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,642 |
| Room charge | $6,282 |
| Meal charge | $6,360 |
Elizabethtown College majors
Elizabethtown College has granted 397 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs and 100 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elizabethtown College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 55 | 17 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 59 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 56 | ||
| Engineering, General | 34 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| Human Services, General | 3 | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 5 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 5 | |
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| Computational Science | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Biotechnology | 1 | ||
| Business Statistics | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9 | 397 | 100 |
Elizabethtown College has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 76% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elizabethtown College has published 1,108 scientific papers with 10,263 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 24 |
| 1992 | 15 | 31 |
| 1993 | 12 | 31 |
| 1994 | 12 | 26 |
| 1995 | 10 | 34 |
| 1996 | 9 | 45 |
| 1997 | 8 | 52 |
| 1998 | 6 | 36 |
| 1999 | 10 | 50 |
| 2000 | 11 | 40 |
| 2001 | 8 | 47 |
| 2002 | 18 | 90 |
| 2003 | 19 | 101 |
| 2004 | 24 | 145 |
| 2005 | 22 | 156 |
| 2006 | 19 | 180 |
| 2007 | 19 | 208 |
| 2008 | 24 | 232 |
| 2009 | 33 | 246 |
| 2010 | 32 | 318 |
| 2011 | 42 | 342 |
| 2012 | 63 | 426 |
| 2013 | 30 | 421 |
| 2014 | 50 | 482 |
| 2015 | 31 | 493 |
| 2016 | 58 | 491 |
| 2017 | 42 | 475 |
| 2018 | 46 | 609 |
| 2019 | 56 | 581 |
| 2020 | 100 | 761 |
| 2021 | 57 | 924 |
| 2022 | 56 | 897 |
| 2023 | 42 | 902 |
Elizabethtown College alumni
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David Trimble
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianbarrister
- Biography
-
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, 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, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. 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
- diplomatpoliticianchiropractorbusiness executiveactor
- Biography
-
Carla J. Sands is an American businesswoman who is chair and CEO of Vintage Capital Group. During the Trump administration (2017–21) she was U.S. ambassador to Denmark.
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William Henry Keeler
- Occupations
- Catholic bishopCatholic priest
- 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 | 430 |
| 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 |