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Ranks 279th overall and 22nd in Pennsylvania

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298

Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
Total Population26,955 (21,114 urban / 5,841 rural)
Households9,919 (2.51 people per house)
Families7,035 (2.99 people per family)
Pop. — African American223
Pop. — Asian312
Pop. — Pacific Islander27
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native97
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)26,370
Pop. — Other146
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 234th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

  Incidents per 1000 Students
Aggravated assault N/A N/A
Forcible rape 3 1.27
Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter N/A N/A
Robbery N/A N/A
Violent crime 3 1.27
Arson N/A N/A
Burglary N/A N/A
Larceny-theft 23 9.75
Vehicle theft N/A N/A
Property crime 23 9.75

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Elizabethtown College?

Ranks 293rd for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $29,000 $29,000 $29,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $700 $700 $700
FT Graduate Tuition $29,000 $29,000 $29,000
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $700 $700 $700
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $38,050 $38,050 $38,050
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $29,700 $29,700 $29,700
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $29,700 $29,700 $29,700

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $25,200 trend  $29,000 $25,200 trend  $29,000 $25,200 trend  $29,000
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $700 trend  $700
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,900 trend  $7,600
On-Campus – Other Expenses $750 trend  $750
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,370 (1,146 male / 2,224 female)
Admitted 1,968 (632 male / 1,336 female)
Admission rate 58%
First-time Enrollment 503 (164 male / 339 female)
FT Enrollment 503 (164 male / 339 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,329

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Elizabethtown College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Elizabethtown College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
NCAA Baseball Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
NCAA Track & Field Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 459th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 97%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 500 / 600
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 610
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1010 / 1210

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementNo
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity1,486
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$3,800
Board Fee$4,400

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Elizabethtown College Ranks 1149th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,137 72 pie   14%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,656 155 pie   31%
Institutional Grant Aid $11,549 475 pie   94%
Student Loan Aid $5,826 386 pie   76%
Any financial aid type   497 pie   98%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Elizabethtown College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
352459
Black Non-Hispanic
222951
Hispanic
132033
Asian / Pacific Islander
143246
American Indian / Alaskan Native
123
White Non-Hispanic
7361,3912,127
Race Unknown
6410
Total 827 1,502 2,329

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Elizabethtown College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
7714
Black Non-Hispanic
437
Hispanic
235
Asian / Pacific Islander
5712
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
138298436
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 156 318 474

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Elizabethtown College.

  Men Women Total
28 34 62
4 55 59
N/A 34 34
10 24 34
1 28 29

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 1 1 27 29
Actuarial Science 1 1
Applied Mathematics 2 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General 2 2
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 1 16 19
Biotechnology 5 5
Business Administration and Management, General 3 4 55 62
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1 1 17 19
Business/Managerial Economics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General 1 1
Chemistry, Other
Christian Studies
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication and Media Studies, Other 34 34
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Computer Engineering, General 2 2 4
Computer and Information Sciences, General 7 7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1
Criminology 2 2 12 16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 3
Economics, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 57 59
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics 3 3
Engineering, General 2 2 4
English Language and Literature, General 17 17
Environmental Science 1 1
Ethics
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 1
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
French Language and Literature 2 2
German Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 1 32 34
History, General 1 1 10 12
Industrial Engineering 1 1
Information Science/Studies 1 8 9
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5 1 2 6 14
Japanese Language and Literature 1 1
Management Information Systems, General 2 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 1 21 23
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 1 5 7
Mathematics, General 6 6
Music Therapy/Therapist 8 8
Music, General 2 2
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 29 29
Philosophy 1 1
Physics, General 2 2
Political Science and Government, General 1 1 3 15 20
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology, General 15 15
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other 2 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Sciences, General 5 5
Social Sciences, Other 8 8
Social Work 1 20 21
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing 12 12
Total 15 11 13 5 4 478 526

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Elizabethtown College Ranks 1012th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $60,756 ($65,599 male / $54,299 female)
Number of FT Faculty 126 (72 male / 54 female)
Number of PT Faculty 132
FT Faculty Ratio 1.0 : 1
Total Benefits $1,806,143
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Elizabethtown College Summary

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Elizabethtown College is a small comprehensive college located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. During its first two decades, Elizabethtown College functioned as a college and as an academy for high school students to bolster its teacher training program. (Chorus) Elizabethtown College is a comprehensive college offering 45 majors and more than 60 minors/concentrations in the humanities, arts and sciences, and professional disciplines. There are currently 1900 full time students enrolled from 30 states and more than 40 countries in the various major programs offered at the college. For thirteen consecutive years, the college has ranked as a top comprehensive college in the north United States by U.S. News and World Report. Elizabethtown College’s Adult Degree Program has been in existence since the 1970’s . Murphy Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning at Elizabethtown College seeks to extend the boundaries of the College’s learning community to include a wider and more diverse population. In the spring of 2005, the Hershey Foods Company changed its name and subsequently, the program was renamed to the Elizabethtown College Honors Program, sponsored by The Hershey Company. Additionally, the Office of Student Activities serves as the primary resource to student groups on campus striving to enhance their individual contributions to the college community. The Office of Student Activities dedicates its work with the student leaders to make individual involvement most purposeful to students preparing to be the leaders of the college community as well as the global community. Elizabethtown participates in the Brethren Colleges Abroad program which allows students to visit other countries. The headquarters for the Brethren Colleges Abroad program are located on the Elizabethtown campus. 2006 Recipients 2005 Recipients 2004 Recipients 2003 Recipients 2002 Recipients 2001 Recipients 2000 Recipients 1999 Recipients 1998 Recipients 1997 Recipients 1996 Recipients 1995 Recipients 1994 Recipients 1993 Recipients

Elizabethtown College Academics

There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. An instance of this, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Elizabethtown College is unique in its study options.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Elizabethtown College.

Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Music – General, Theatre Arts Management
Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Popular majors:
ninety-one percent business per marketing, nine percent public administration and social services, twenty-five percent business per marketing, eighteen percent education, eleven percent health professions, eight percent communications per journalism, six percent social sciences, five percent public administration and social services
History:
History – General
Mathematics:
Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
English Language and Literature:
English Language & Literature – General, Technical/Business Writing
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Physics
Philosphy and Religion:
Christian Studies, Ethics, Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
Foreign Language and Literature:
French, German, Japanese, Spanish
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Clinical Laboratory Science, Music Therapy, Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine
Education:
Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, multiple levels
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies
Communications & Journalism:
Advertising, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, International Business, Management Information Systems

Other additional expenses amounted to $368 Costs per credit hour $635 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. At the same time, for non-international students, tutition fees are $25,200 Room & Board (on-campus) $6,900 Additional estimated expenses $368 Costs per credit hour $635 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $635 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Further, for international students, the application fee is 30.

Elizabethtown College Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 62%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one hundred and twenty-three total number of transfer students who applied and seventy-four total number of transfer students who were admitted.

Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of March and

Elizabethtown College Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-seven percent scholarships per grants and thirty-three percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.

Elizabethtown College Students

The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Church Of The Brethren, Coed, where 62 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Elizabethtown College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand and eighty-two degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and seventy-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and forty-two graduate enrollment. Additionally, the student body consists of sixty-eight percent in-state students, thirty-two percent out-of-state students, sixty-four percent women, thirty-six percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety-five percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, twenty-nine percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-eight percent in top half of graduating class.

Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as center for study of Anabaptist and Pietist groups. This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Without doubt, the school is located 20 miles from Harrisburg, 90 miles from Philadelphia.

Elizabethtown College Athletics

The Blue Jays are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Club Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling

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3 months ago

Sorry, Dana, but as much as we all preach "equal opportunity" employment, men still get paid more than women at a lot of places-- not just Etown. Don't let that ruin your perception of the college. I'm about to enter my senior year there, and I wish it was my first year all over again. I love Etown and wouldn't want to have spend the last 3 years anywhere else : )

3 months ago

Dana probably wouldn't get accepted here, anyway - she needs spelling/grammar lessons BADLY! ("unexceptible" "it's" "warrents" "completley" "see's") Give me a break!!

5 months ago

I 58 years old, it's time to return to college. I see something interesting that warrents my comment. Why is it that the woman faculty earn $10,000. less per year than your male faculty? As a woman who has worked hard all my life, own my own business, find that completley unexceptible and would never attend a school that see's less value in it's woman! SHAME ON YOU!!!