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Elizabethtown College, also known as Etown, was established by members of the Church of the Brethren in 1899. It is a private, four-year college and is located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 190 acres. The college is a comprehensive college and offers over 60 minors and 40 majors. Courses are provided in the streams of humanities, professional disciplines, and arts and sciences. The student body consists of national and international students from 30 states in the United States and over 40 countries worldwide. Adult Degree Programs are also provided in the college.
Etown College’s athletics department fields more than 15 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in Commonwealth League, Middle Atlantic Corporation, and National Collegiate Athletic Association, division III. They are nicknamed as the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays participate in sports including cross country, basketball, baseball, and softball.
Students attend Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA, 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 mathematics and media.
Elizabethtown College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 610.
Elizabethtown College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,360 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
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
General Phone: (717) 361-1000
http://www.etown.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 164 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, business administration, MIS, managerial economics, actuarial science |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | political science, history, technical and business writing, social services, English, social studies, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 58 | elementary school teaching, science teaching |
| Medicine | 43 | health professions, pre-med |
| Science | 39 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry, biotechnology, physics, biochemistry, chemical physics, chemistry courses |
| Media | 35 | media studies, mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | information science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics, applied mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology, music therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminology, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering, industrial engineering, engineering physics, engineering mechanics, electrical engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religious studies, philosophy, Christian studies, religion, ethics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, forest management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Elizabethtown College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 516 | 65 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Elizabethtown College had a total enrollment of 2,360 students (2,221 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 65% |
| New Jersey | 12% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| New York | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Elizabethtown College offers campus housing for 1,540 of its 2,221 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,370 | 1,968 | 58% | 487 | 25% |
| Men | 1,146 | 632 | 55% | 163 | 26% |
| Women | 2,224 | 1,336 | 60% | 324 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,650 |
| Room and board | $ 7,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| 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)
Elizabethtown College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $82,922 | 4 | $77,832 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $69,692 | 28 | $67,536 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $58,911 | 21 | $54,973 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $43,011 | 8 | $56,456 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $69,675 | 62 | $62,184 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Management/Forest Resources Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Christian Studies
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
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 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 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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