Elizabethtown College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2924 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #848 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #780 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #496 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,691
- Graduates
- 242
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 73% | 84% |
| Applicants | 2,510 | 992 | 1,518 |
| Admissions | 1,995 | 725 | 1,270 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 433 | 176 | 257 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
311 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
250 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
167 or 39%
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
17 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elizabethtown College are 24-28 (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 demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1622 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 117 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (2%) |
| Asian | 42 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 26 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elizabethtown College is $26,534 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 | $19,159 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,691 |
| $48-75K | $20,731 |
| $75-110K | $24,937 |
| $110K+ | $28,735 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,000 | $34,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,000 | $34,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,000 | $34,000 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | |
| Fee in-state | $600 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,330 |
| Room charge | $6,100 |
| Meal charge | $6,230 |
Elizabethtown College majors
Elizabethtown College has granted 409 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs and 83 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elizabethtown College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 57 | 16 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 64 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 47 | ||
| Engineering, General | 38 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Human Services, General | 2 | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Biotechnology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Business Statistics | 1 | 1 | |
| Computational Science | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 409 | 83 |
Elizabethtown College has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 72% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elizabethtown College has published 984 scientific papers with 8,898 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12 | 15 |
| 1991 | 10 | 21 |
| 1992 | 11 | 24 |
| 1993 | 11 | 28 |
| 1994 | 9 | 25 |
| 1995 | 9 | 30 |
| 1996 | 7 | 41 |
| 1997 | 7 | 44 |
| 1998 | 6 | 31 |
| 1999 | 9 | 38 |
| 2000 | 11 | 33 |
| 2001 | 6 | 34 |
| 2002 | 17 | 83 |
| 2003 | 18 | 90 |
| 2004 | 24 | 102 |
| 2005 | 19 | 139 |
| 2006 | 17 | 165 |
| 2007 | 16 | 185 |
| 2008 | 30 | 214 |
| 2009 | 31 | 230 |
| 2010 | 30 | 289 |
| 2011 | 39 | 302 |
| 2012 | 46 | 401 |
| 2013 | 42 | 382 |
| 2014 | 44 | 444 |
| 2015 | 35 | 467 |
| 2016 | 49 | 455 |
| 2017 | 45 | 449 |
| 2018 | 43 | 536 |
| 2019 | 41 | 561 |
| 2020 | 82 | 697 |
| 2021 | 60 | 958 |
| 2022 | 54 | 848 |
Notable alumni
-
David Trimble
- Occupations
- barristerpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, was a British politician who was the first 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.
-
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 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 63)
- Occupations
- diplomatactorbusiness executivechiropractorpolitician
- 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
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm 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.
-
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 is a former United States Deputy Secretary of Education, serving from 2003-2005 under President George W. Bush, and a former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, serving from 1995-2001 under Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond.
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Carl Bowman
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 66)
- Enrolled in Elizabethtown College
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Science in sociology
- Occupations
- cultural historiansociologist
- 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 | 416 |
| 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 |