Elizabethtown College

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Elizabethtown College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Elizabethtown College's admissions stats.

Elizabethtown College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24.4%
Mean SAT Score	1176
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

Elizabethtown College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Elizabethtown College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Elizabethtown College?

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Elizabethtown College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Elizabethtown College Admissions

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Transferring to Elizabethtown College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Elizabethtown College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Elizabethtown College

Wondering what factors are considered by Elizabethtown College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Elizabethtown College for more information on admission factors.

Elizabethtown College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Elizabethtown College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Elizabethtown College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Elizabethtown College?

Students admitted to Elizabethtown College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. Elizabethtown College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 65.2% submitted a class rank. At Elizabethtown College 24.4% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 58.7% were in the top 25% and 85.5% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Elizabethtown College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	38%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	7%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Elizabethtown College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Elizabethtown College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Elizabethtown College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 38% of Elizabethtown College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Elizabethtown College?

To be competitive with other Elizabethtown College applicants, you should strive to score between 1080 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Elizabethtown College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Elizabethtown College student is 1176.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Elizabethtown College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Elizabethtown College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Elizabethtown College?

To be most competitive at Elizabethtown College, you should strive to earn between 24 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Elizabethtown College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Elizabethtown College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Elizabethtown College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Elizabethtown College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Elizabethtown College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Elizabethtown College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Elizabethtown College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Elizabethtown College.

Does Elizabethtown College accept transfer credits?

✅ Elizabethtown College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Elizabethtown College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Elizabethtown College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Elizabethtown College?

❌ No, Elizabethtown College is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Elizabethtown College's acceptance rate?

✅ Elizabethtown College has an acceptance rate of 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Elizabethtown College?

❌ Elizabethtown College does not offer early decision.

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