C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

Elizabethtown College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
12/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
C
42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,152
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Elizabethtown College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$62,399
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,833
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
76.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,204
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
20.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Elizabethtown College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Engineering$73,003$88,104-1%#26 of 57#26$26,788
Health and Medical Administrative Services$85,329—————
Accounting and Related Services$61,602$83,075+9%#211 of 796#202$27,000
Biology$36,891$73,542+29%#59 of 841#39$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,707$73,358+7%#278 of 1176#250$26,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences—$69,614+2%#21 of 61#20$27,000
Political Science and Government—$63,073+-0%#260 of 565#208$27,000
Information Science/Studies$56,789—————
Social Work—$54,837+6%#137 of 420#124—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,725$54,337+15%#108 of 680#94$27,000
Human Services—$51,224+5%#32 of 94#22—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,918————$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$31,003$49,514-12%#457 of 660#468$26,000
Psychology—$47,359-7%#681 of 1027#662$27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$26,534————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Elizabethtown College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $368,532
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,402/mo — vs ~$715/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17547 (4.1% cap, Marietta)

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🏆 Where Elizabethtown College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Computer Teacher Education
of 3 schools
#19
Behavioral Sciences
of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,166 $36,166
Room $6,438
Board $6,516
Total Cost (On-Campus) $51,946 $51,946

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,152
Total Students
62%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Hispanic 6%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 74%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Elizabethtown College?
Elizabethtown College has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Elizabethtown College?
Tuition at Elizabethtown College is $36,166 for in-state students and $36,166 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Elizabethtown College?
The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Elizabethtown College a good school?
Elizabethtown College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Elizabethtown College?
Elizabethtown College has a total enrollment of 2,152 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology