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Students attend Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its Church of Brethren status. Elizabethtown College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Elizabethtown College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in medicine, media, and mathematics.
Elizabethtown College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,206 students at Elizabethtown College (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Elizabethtown College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Elizabethtown College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
Elizabethtown College
One Alpha Dr
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298
Admissions Phone: (717) 361-1400
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 361-1404
http://www.etown.edu
Elizabethtown College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 129 | business management, marketing, business administration, international business, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, actuarial science |
| Education And Teaching | 85 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, math teaching, science teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | political science, technical and business writing, social studies, history, English, Spanish language, German language, French language, ... |
| Medicine | 42 | health professions, pre-med |
| Media | 37 | advertising, public relations, mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology, music therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | information science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Science | 20 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering, industrial engineering, engineering physics |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, forest sciences |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Elizabethtown College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 454 | 58 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Elizabethtown College had a total enrollment of 2,206 students (2,017 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 69% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| New York | 4% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Elizabethtown College offers campus housing for 1,492 of its 2,017 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,688 | 1,674 | 62% | 521 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 361-1400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Elizabethtown College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 361-1404
Elizabethtown College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $68,793 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $58,416 | 21 | $57,107 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $55,078 | 18 | $46,387 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $40,400 | 7 | $45,348 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $59,348 | 47 | $51,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Sciences and Biology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Elizabethtown College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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