Elizabethtown College
Affiliated with the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College is a private institution in south central Pennsylvania. Elizabethtown confers degrees in 56 academic fields of study and offers 100 minors and concentrations. With a focus on principles of peace, non-violence, human dignity, and social justice, the Elizabethtown campus is home to The Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking which creates programs for non-violent international conflict resolution. As part of the college’s orientation program, all first-year students participate in several Elizabethtown traditions such as the First-Year Walk and Induction ceremony.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Church of Brethren
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1, 2018 | December 15, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
72%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1125
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,735
Total Number of Undergrads
1,671
Classroom Sizes
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,000
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,000
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,710
|
| Books and Supplies | $1100
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
97%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,629
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,740
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,157
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
78%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,065
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$279
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
80
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
84%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Jays
School Colors
Grey/Royal Blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Harrisburg
New York
York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
60%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,100
What Students Are Saying
4.01
Average Rating
Elizabethtown College is a school that feels like home. There are so many ways to get involved and meet people on campus that there is never a dull moment. I love Elizabethtown because of the excellent academics, wonderful fellow peers and staff members, and the opportunities it provides to succeed!
Elise from Aberdeen, MD
Etown is a small, rural, liberal arts school where students can really get to know each other and the professors. While the small size limits the spread of majors offered, I think the sense of community that everyone gets from the small size is really valuable. The professors and staff really care about the students and there is much to be gained from small groups and class sizes.
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