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Elizabethtown College

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Elizabethtown College campus

Elizabethtown College is a vibrant hub of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Etown combines the most sought-after professional programs taught by outstanding professor-mentors with guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and cross-cultural study.

At Etown, you’ll not only find your people. You’ll forge your path.

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Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

Elizabethtown College measures the success of our students by the impact they make on their community. Our typical student has performed successfully in a challenging college preparatory curriculum, ranking in the top quarter of their high school class. We consider letters of recommendation, high school activities, special talents, interests, and community service involvement. These factors help us determine if you will get the most out of an Etown education. Apply today!

Transfer

Each year, nearly 100 students transfer to Elizabethtown College. Join our campus community!

At Etown, we’re here to make sure that you’re satisfied with your next college experience. We value individualized communication with our transfer students to ensure that your college transition process runs smoothly. Schedule a visit with one of our admissions counselors, so that we can hear your story and help you find your fit at Etown.

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Additional information

Educate for Service isn’t just a motto—it’s a mindset that shapes how we learn, lead, and connect. You’ll find this commitment in how we show up for each other, engage with our community, and make meaningful choices. Through academic research with real-world purpose, global service-learning, and partnerships with local organizations, you’ll work alongside people who care about making a difference. You won’t just prepare for a career, you’ll shape the impact you want to have on the world. Service isn’t a box to check at Etown. It’s a privilege we choose, together.

Visit us

Elizabethtown College isn’t just a place—it’s a community waiting to welcome you. We believe the best way to know if Etown is right for you is to experience it for yourself. Whether you visit in person or virtually, we invite you to explore campus, connect with our students and faculty, and feel what it’s like to belong here. Walk through the Dell at sunset. Sit in on a class. Share a piece of carrot cake at the Jay’s Nest. Most of all— have a conversation with us. We can’t wait to get to know you. 

Go to etown.edu/visit to learn more about our variety of options to explore Etown.

At Elizabethtown College, our belief has a special meaning; education is most noble when used in the service of others.