- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–660 reading and writing, 545–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
- Average net price: $27,019 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Elizabethtown College reviews each application.
Elizabethtown College GPA requirements
Elizabethtown College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Elizabethtown College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Elizabethtown College acceptance rate
Elizabethtown College admitted 2,822 of 3,624 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elizabethtown College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, with 1,903 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Elizabethtown College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1204 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Elizabethtown College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Elizabethtown College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,019 a year at Elizabethtown College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Elizabethtown College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Elizabethtown College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Elizabethtown College's acceptance rate?
Elizabethtown College's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,822 of 3,624 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Elizabethtown College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Elizabethtown College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–660 in reading and writing and 545–650 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Elizabethtown College?
Elizabethtown College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Elizabethtown College?
Check Elizabethtown College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Elizabethtown College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 30% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Elizabethtown College?
A lot: Elizabethtown College requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Elizabethtown College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Elizabethtown College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at Elizabethtown College if a parent went there?
No. Elizabethtown College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Elizabethtown College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Elizabethtown College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Elizabethtown College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,019 a year at Elizabethtown College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Elizabethtown College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Elizabethtown CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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