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Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022-2298

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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.

Established
1899
Motto
Educate for Service
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

67 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
77%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
1,815Students
12:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$62,399Earnings 10yr
$26,198Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Elizabethtown College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 595
560650
MathMid: 580
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
1929

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,842
Room & Board$12,954
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$49,318
Average Net Price$26,198
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,946
$30–48K$19,414
$48–75K$21,711
$75–110K$25,608
$110K+$29,855

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,198

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (95)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,815
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 4%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate77.1%
Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,833
8 Years$60,060
10 Years$62,399

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,100
Men
$62,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
77 mi(133 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
142 mi(246 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
180 mi(312 min)

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