Elizabethtown College Company

Elizabethtown College is a private college located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States. The school was founded in 1899. The College is commonly referred to as "Etown." The College is made up of six traditional undergraduate schools along with the School for Graduate and Professional Studies. The undergraduate student body population of approximately 1,700.

Elizabethtown College combines the most sought-after professional programs, guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and cross-cultural study, with a 123+ year tradition of learning to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate effectively. Etown offers an essential education that makes 98% of our graduates agree they have what it takes to be successful. Etown is ranked #22 (tie) of 181 in “Best Regional Universities (North)” on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings.

Our mission is to Educate for Service and we believe that learning is most noble when used to benefit others, regardless of chosen career path. We prepare our students to lead rich lives of purpose and meaning while advancing independent thought, personal integrity, and social responsibility. These are the foundations for a life of learning. We foster the values of peace, non-violence, human dignity, and social justice.