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Elizabethtown College 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Elizabethtown, PennsylvaniaLocation

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Estd1899established year

1735enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

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With an acceptance rate of 81% in the Fall of 2023, Elizabethtown College admissions are slightly selective. A total of 1,893 students applied for admissions this semester, out of which 1,533 students were offered admission. Currently 1,844 (1,729 undergraduate) students are enrolled in the college.

It offers 56 undergraduate majors, 108 minors/concentrations, 29 cooperative programs, and 4 graduate programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Professional Studies, Business Administration, and Education. It is known for its capable and experienced faculty and staff with almost 90% of them holding a doctoral degree.

Elizabethtown College invites admissions in the Fall and Spring sessions. Applicants who have submitted the admission application by November 1, will be given priority for both admissions and scholarships.

It has a competitive admission process. Applicants need to submit recommendations, standardized test scores to study in the USA, a statement of purpose, and more.
According to Niche, the applicants enrolled have an average SAT score of 1070-1290, and an average ACT score of 21-28.
Though the minimum required GPA for application is 2.0, selected applicants have a GPA of 3.0 and above.
Around 96% of the accepted applicants receive financial aid.
International applicants must submit English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent).

COVID-19 Admission Updates

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Elizabethtown College has shifted all admission events online. Classes will start on campus from the 3rd week of August.
Submission of standardized test scores such as SAT/ ACT has been made optional for the 2023 fall admission session.
Updates from the College president regarding the academic session can be found at https://www.etown.edu/covid/covid_19.aspx

Highlights

Application Portal	Online application
Application Fee	UG Level: N/A PG Level: Varies by program
Academic Eligibility Criteria	Varies by program
Acceptance rate	81%
English Proficiency Requirement	Required for international applicants
Mode of Payment	Visa/ MasterCard/American Express/ Discover/ Electronic cheque
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Sessions	Spring and Fall Semester
Admission Interview	Recommended; Required for certain programs
Financial Aid	Scholarships/ Internships/ Awards etc
Admission Helpdesk	champoliJ@etown.edu

Admission Deadlines

The institute offers an array of courses for international students and provides admission to them in several intakes round the year. The application deadlines for UG programs are mentioned below. Graduate-level programs accept applications on a rolling basis, all year round.

Admission Semester	Application Deadline
Fall Semester- First-Year Applicants	November 1 (priority application deadline) April 1(Rolling)
Fall Semester- Transfer Applicants	August 1
Spring Semester	December 1
Spring Semester	October 1

International Student Admissions

Elizabethtown College is excited to offer admission to international students whose personal and academic goals align with the institute. The application process for international students is mentioned below.

How to apply?

Application Portal:

UG Level: Common Application/ Elizabethtown College Application
PG Level: Online Application

Application Fee:

UG Level: N/A
PG Level: Varies by program

Basic Admission Requirements

Students are required to submit the following documents for admission purposes

Official transcripts from past schools and colleges (if applicable)
2 letters of recommendation from subject teachers/ school counsellors/ principal etc
A statement of purpose essay (250 words) elaborating on why the applicant is applying to Elizabethtown College
Photocopy of passport and visa(if applicable)
Certificate of finances
Proof of English proficiency
Certain programs may require applicants to appear for interviews/ auditions etc

English Proficiency Test Scores

International applicants may submit scores of any of the exams like TOEFL, IELTS etc. that are mentioned below to demonstrate proficiency in English

Test Name	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL	79
IELTS	6.5

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants are required to apply for a student visa to study in the USA after receiving an admission offer. Before applying for a visa students need to apply for a Form I-20 from the College.

Following documents should be submitted to the admissions office in order to receive the Form I-20

Certificate of Finances
Proof of Funds: Bank Statement/ Scholarship Letter etc
Copy of the photo page of Passport
Proof of English Proficiency

After receiving the Form I-20, students have to pay the SEVIS fee and apply for a visa interview at their nearest US consulate.

Elizabethtown College Undergraduate Admissions

Elizabethtown College admissions are offered in 58 undergraduate majors and various minor programs. Popular programs of study include Computer Science, Business, Biology etc. The admission process for undergraduate level students is mentioned below

Where to Apply: Common Application/ Elizabethtown College

Application Fee: N/A

Admission Requirements

Students are required to submit the following at the time of application

Completed Application
Official High School Transcripts
- Must be accompanied by English translations if not in English.
Minimum 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0 in High School
SAT/ACT Scores
Minimum 2 Letters of Recommendation
Interview (Required for some programs)
Statement of Purpose ( 250 words)
International applicants must submit English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo). Minimum required scores are:
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Bank Statements
Verification/Affidavit of Sponsor’s Financial Support Form

Students should mail admission related documents to

Office of Admissions

Elizabethtown College

One Alpha Drive

Elizabethtown, PA 17022 USA

Elizabethtown College Graduate Admissions

Elizabethtown College also offers 7 graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Physician Assistant, Occupational Theory, Public Policy, Education and Strategic Leadership for international candidates seeking to study in the USA. The admission process for graduate-level programs is mentioned below

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: Varies by program

Admission Requirements:

Students are required to submit the following documents during the application process

Official transcripts from undergraduate institutes attended
Updated Resume
Statement of Purpose Essay (3-5 pages)
Letters of Recommendation

Apart from the common requirements mentioned above, each program has its specific application requirements, some of which are mentioned below.

Requirements	MBA	MSL	M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction	ESL Program Specialist	Integrated STEM Education
Application Fee	50 USD	50 USD	25 USD	25 USD	25 USD
Official Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Min GPA Required	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
GRE/ GMAT Scores	Not Required	Not Required	Optional	Optional	Optional
ELP Test Scores	TOEFL-iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5	TOEFL-iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5	TOEFL-iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5	TOEFL-iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5	TOEFL-iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5
Letter of Recommendation	2 Required	2 Required	2 Required	2 Required	2 Required
Statement of Purpose	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	3 years	3 years	3 years (preferred)	Valid Teaching Certification Required	Valid Teaching Certification Required

Elizabethtown College offers a quality education at affordable costs and nurtures a diverse student body. This makes the institute an excellent choice for international students.

Admission policies are also not too stringent and students who follow the admission guidelines can expect an admission offer from the college as it only rejects 19% of the applicants. It also believes in providing affordable education and thus has lowered the tuition fee by 32% for 2023-24. Applicants can track the application status on jayweb.etown.edu.

FAQs

Ques. Is it hard to get accepted to Elizabethtown College?

Ans. Elizabethtown College has a slightly selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of around 81%.

Ques. Is the TOEFL/ IELTS Score compulsory of admission at Elizabethtown College?

Ans. All international students at Elizabethtown College are required to provide sufficient proof of English Language proficiency either by taking an ELP test or via some other means

Ques. Whom should I contact regarding admission procedure enquiries at Elizabethtown College?

Ans. Students may contact the Vice President for Enrolment Management, John Champoli at champoliJ@etown.edu for admission related questions at Elizabethtown College.

Ques. How will I find my Financial Aid Counsellor?

Ans. The name of the Financial Aid Counsellor will be listed in the Student Aid Portal under the documents and the message tab.

Ques. What is SAP at Elizabethtown College?

Ans. SAP stands for Satisfactory Academic Progress, and it is required for all the students who are interested in receiving federal financial aid.

Ques. What are the average SAT/ACT scores at Elizabethtown College?

Ans. According to Niche, the applicants enrolled have an average SAT score of 1070-1290, and an average ACT score of 21-28.

Ques. Is an interview compulsory?

Ans. The interview is not compulsory except for some programs. Applicants must meet the requirements of the program they are applying to.