Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania · Private
Elizabethtown College admitted 77% of 3,551 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1090–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Elizabethtown College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Elizabethtown College asks for a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Elizabethtown College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,946 a year. After grants, students paid $27,019 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Elizabethtown College’s acceptance rate?
Elizabethtown College admitted 77% of applicants: 2,726 of 3,551 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Elizabethtown College’s application deadline?
Elizabethtown College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Elizabethtown College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1090 to 1280, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Elizabethtown College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Elizabethtown College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Elizabethtown College asks for a counselor recommendation.
Does Elizabethtown College have supplemental essays?
No. Elizabethtown College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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