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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College is a small college in central Pennsylvania, we value a well rounded and interdisciplinary education, grounded in service. Our flock is made up of athletes, artists, volunteers, musicians, scholars, and advocates who all strive to improve the world around them. No matter what your major, an Etown education will give you the tools to make a difference.
Elizabethtown College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Elizabethtown College was founded in 1899. The college currently enrolls around 2,021 students a year, including 1,739 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Elizabethtown College
It is moderately difficult to get into Elizabethtown College. In 2022, Elizabethtown College accepted 81% of applicants. Out of 2,977 applications received in 2022, 2,415 students were offered admission.
| Elizabethtown College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 38% |
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College Info
Elizabethtown College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Elizabethtown College is Mar 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Elizabethtown College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Elizabethtown College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1270
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
540 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
Good
1100 to 1270
Avg
1100 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Elizabethtown College students is 1173. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Elizabethtown College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Elizabethtown College.
Elizabethtown College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$49,796
In State$49,796
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$36,166
$36,166
Fees
$676
$676
Housing
$12,954
$12,954
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Elizabethtown College is like? There are approximately 2,021 students enrolled at Elizabethtown College, including 1,739 undergraduate students and 282 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 75% percent are from PA and 25% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time7%
Part Time75%
In State25%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,021
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 1
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