More selective than 62% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Elizabethtown College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Elizabethtown College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Elizabethtown College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 660 |
| SAT math | 545 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1105 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Elizabethtown College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 560–660 | 545–650 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 560–650 | 530–630 | 19–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Elizabethtown College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Elizabethtown College has the 43rd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Albright College | 76% | 51% | $20,024 |
| 40 | Rosemont College | 76% | 57% | $20,150 |
| 41 | Saint Francis University | 77% | 74% | $23,526 |
| 42 | DeSales University | 77% | 72% | $31,643 |
| 43 | Elizabethtown College | 78% | 76% | $26,598 |
| 44 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 78% | 71% | $23,331 |
| 45 | Juniata College | 79% | 74% | $23,988 |
| 46 | Messiah University | 79% | 75% | $26,502 |
| 47 | Drexel University | 79% | 78% | $38,509 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Elizabethtown College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Elizabethtown College admissions questions
What is the Elizabethtown College acceptance rate?
Elizabethtown College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,726 of 3,551 applicants were admitted.
Does Elizabethtown College require the SAT or ACT?
Elizabethtown College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Elizabethtown College?
The middle 50% of Elizabethtown College enrolled first-year students scored 1105–1310 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Elizabethtown College?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (529 of 2,726).
Is Elizabethtown College getting harder to get into?
Elizabethtown College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Elizabethtown College overview