Elizabethtown College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2694 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #801 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #734 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #411 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 1,688
- Graduates
- 193
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- etown.edu
Elizabethtown College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85% | 86% |
| Applicants | 1,696 | 673 | 1,023 |
| Admissions | 1,454 | 573 | 881 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 401 | 171 | 230 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
1,089 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
251 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
344 or 85%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 1080-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
54 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1611 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95 (5%) |
| Asian | 52 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 50 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,069 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,622 |
| $48-75K | $20,761 |
| $75-110K | $25,158 |
| $110K+ | $28,909 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,960 | $32,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,960 | $32,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,960 | $32,960 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,060 |
| Room charge | $5,970 |
| Meal charge | $6,090 |
Elizabethtown College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 79 | 17 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 59 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Engineering, General | 24 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 11 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 5 | |
| Biotechnology | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 18 | 448 | 83 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 68% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 33 |
| 1992 | 9 | 35 |
| 1993 | 5 | 30 |
| 1994 | 5 | 36 |
| 1995 | 7 | 36 |
| 1996 | 6 | 51 |
| 1997 | 5 | 62 |
| 1998 | 7 | 54 |
| 1999 | 9 | 67 |
| 2000 | 11 | 63 |
| 2001 | 6 | 72 |
| 2002 | 17 | 118 |
| 2003 | 16 | 160 |
| 2004 | 19 | 215 |
| 2005 | 16 | 259 |
| 2006 | 19 | 264 |
| 2007 | 14 | 353 |
| 2008 | 24 | 387 |
| 2009 | 28 | 468 |
| 2010 | 30 | 524 |
| 2011 | 39 | 515 |
| 2012 | 48 | 665 |
| 2013 | 29 | 623 |
| 2014 | 40 | 701 |
| 2015 | 31 | 711 |
| 2016 | 47 | 730 |
| 2017 | 44 | 660 |
| 2018 | 43 | 711 |
| 2019 | 41 | 745 |
| 2020 | 59 | 901 |
| 2021 | 37 | 1116 |
Notable alumni
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David Trimble
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherbarrister
- Biography
-
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC, is a British politician who was the first First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002, and the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) from 1995 to 2005. He was also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper Bann from 1990 to 2005 and the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann from 1998 to 2007. In 2006, he was made a life peer in the House of Lords and a year later left the UUP to join the Conservative Party.
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David Starr
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
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 has 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
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 62)
- Occupations
- actordiplomatbusiness executivepoliticianchiropractor
- 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 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.
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Nia Dinata
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Nurkurniati Aisyah Dewi, better known as Nia Dinata, is an Indonesian film director. Her movies are known for tackling subjects controversial or "risky" in Indonesia such as homosexuality, migrant workers, and polygamy.
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Gene Garber
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Henry Eugene Garber is an American former professional baseball sidearm relief pitcher who played for four Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations from 1969 to 1988.
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Nathan D. Baxter
- Occupations
- priest
- Biography
-
Nathan Dwight Baxter is the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and the 1,010 in succession in the Episcopal Church. He was elected as bishop coadjutor on July 22, 2006, and consecrated on October 22, 2006. Baxter's friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu preached the sermon.
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Eugene W. Hickok
- Biography
-
Eugene W. Hickok former United States Deputy Secretary of Education in the George W. Bush administration. His time at the Department of Education was marked by controversy, leading him to resign 15 months into his tenure. Immediately after leaving this position, he began working as a lobbyist for the Washington D.C.-based firm Dutko Worldwide. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Montpelier (Orange, Virginia), where he has taken unprecedented steps to prevent the descendants of people enslaved at this former plantation from having an input into how the organization is managed.
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Carl Bowman
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 65)
- Enrolled in Elizabethtown College
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Science in sociology
- Occupations
- sociologistcultural historian
- Biography
-
Carl Bowman is an American sociologist, who is widely recognized for his studies of Anabaptist religious groups and is perhaps the foremost expert on the social and cultural history of the Church of the Brethren.
General info
| Founded | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Educate for Service |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 443 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (717) 361 1207 |