Elizabethtown College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Elizabethtown, PA
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#23 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,283

Location Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Website etown.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Religious Affiliation Church of Brethren

Best Colleges Rank

#272

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Elizabethtown College occupies a 204-acre residential campus in south-central Pennsylvania, located 20 miles southeast of Harrisburg and within two hours of Philadelphia and Baltimore. Founded in 1899 by the Church of the Brethren, the college maintains its historic connection to the church while operating as an independent institution. The campus features a mix of Georgian and modern architecture, centered around its signature High Library and Lake Placida. Known for its undergraduate programs in business, engineering, occupational therapy, and education, Elizabethtown College operates as a primarily residential college where most students live in campus housing all four years. The Blue Jays compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Landmark Conference, with notable programs in wrestling and women's soccer.

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Ratings

Elizabethtown College is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Elizabethtown College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#272
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#202
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#25
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#23
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#352
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#32

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1105/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
GPA 3.66

Acceptance Rate

77.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,950

Costs for Elizabethtown College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,950
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$700
Room and Board		$13,340
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,050
Total One Year Cost		$54,140

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Elizabethtown College are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 32% of students major in Business, 9% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Communication.