Elizabethtown College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania with 1,868 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $25,682 a year after grants and graduates 82% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Elizabethtown College acceptance rate and admissions
Elizabethtown College admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 560 to 660, math 545 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Elizabethtown College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Elizabethtown College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Elizabethtown College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $39,370 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,810 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $52,061 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $25,682 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $25,682 a year after grants and scholarships, $26,379 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Elizabethtown College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Elizabethtown College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 82% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $66,572 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Elizabethtown College majors and what graduates earn
Elizabethtown College awarded bachelor's degrees in 51 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from engineering, general ($88,104).
All 51 majors at Elizabethtown College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Elizabethtown College
8 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 8 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 48 | $72,147 | $20,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 39 | $105,550 | $29,037 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Elizabethtown College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,868 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 42% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Elizabethtown College?
Elizabethtown College admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Elizabethtown College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $39,370. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $25,682 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Elizabethtown College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 560 to 660 in reading and writing and 545 to 650 in math, and 26 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Elizabethtown College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Elizabethtown College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Elizabethtown College?
82% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Elizabethtown College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $66,572 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.