Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2298
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
Elizabethtown College is a private institution in Elizabethtown with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,399 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,198.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1190
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-1.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$26,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
13
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding and early years Elizabethtown College was founded in 1899 by members of the Church of the Brethren in response to an initiative by Jacob G.
- •First classes for the new college were held on November 13, 1900, in the Heisey Building in downtown Elizabethtown.
- •During its first two decades, the college operated as an academy, offering a limited curriculum centering on four-year teaching degrees and high school type classes.
- •1920–1950 In 1921, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction accredited the college, and authorized its first baccalaureate degrees in arts and sciences.
Source: Wikipedia
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