Elizabethtown College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
Elizabethtown College is a private nonprofit institution located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,868 undergraduate students enrolled. Elizabethtown College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,598 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $55,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Elizabethtown College is a private college in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Worth considering if you want a small, personal college experience in Pennsylvania — the 84% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel at home here. The $55,000 median earnings against $26,000 in median debt is a reasonable return, especially with an average net price around $26,000/year, making this one of the more financially manageable private college options. The 77% acceptance rate means this isn't a reach school for most applicants, so if you're a strong student, weigh whether the academic environment will challenge you enough.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,868 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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