Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College is committed to making education accessible through scholarships, grants, and financial aid. The college recently launched a $40 million campaign focused on scholarships and student success, expanding access to an Etown education. Students can also earn a $2,000 Fall Campus Visit Scholarship, receiving $500 per year, renewable for four years, by visiting for an on-campus event by December 1.

Elizabethtown College has a selective admission policy, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The college considers SAT/ACT scores but does not require them, and a high school GPA is required. Elizabethtown seeks students who are curious, thrive on intellectual challenges, and seek ways to use their gifts in meaningful ways.

Elizabethtown College offers a personalized academic experience with small class sizes and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. Professors are described as helpful, kind, and passionate, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to excel. The college emphasizes hands-on learning through research, internships, and cross-cultural study.

Etown graduates are well-prepared for their careers, with 98% affirming they are ready to succeed. Within one year of graduation, 94% are employed or pursuing continuing education. Graduates have been hired by top employers such as Johnson & Johnson, Hershey Company, and Lockheed Martin, and many pursue further education at top universities like Johns Hopkins and the University of Pennsylvania.

Elizabethtown College offers a welcoming and close-knit campus community where most students know each other. The college fosters a safe environment with visible security and blue light safety systems. Students can participate in over 100 clubs and associations, and the Blue Jays have 24 sports teams competing in NCAA Division III.

Elizabethtown College prioritizes campus safety, providing 24-hour emergency phone/alarm devices and security patrols. Late-night transport/escort services are available, and housing entrances are electronically operated. The college also offers self-defense workshops and a crime prevention program, and students generally feel a sense of security on campus.

The Elizabethtown College Honors Program offers enriching and challenging educational experiences for talented and motivated students. Benefits include academic research grants, expanded course options, and exclusive access to the Honors Center. The program emphasizes experiential, immersive, and interdisciplinary experiences, fostering scholarship, service, and leadership.

Elizabethtown College offers a wide range of study-abroad opportunities, with programs in more than 30 countries. The college emphasizes global learning through partnerships and exchange programs. International students can also receive scholarships based on academic excellence, with awards ranging from $12,000 to $20,000 per year, renewable for four years.