Tuition and Costs
Elizabethtown College makes private education affordable. A $24 million financial aid budget awards need and merit-based aid to nearly 90% of Elizabethtown students. Additionally, federal and state funds enhance the packages of nearly every student at the college.
For high academic achievers, merit-based scholarships are available. Awards run up to one-half tuition. No separate application is necessary for scholarship eligibility. All applications completed by March 1 will be considered.
Finally, Elizabethtown's constant investment in its faculty, facilities, curriculum and offerings adds value to your educational experience and to your future degree.
| Resident | Annual Rate |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,200 |
| Room | $4,650 |
| Board | $4,750 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $47,600 |
| for the 2013-2014 academic year | |
| Commuter | Annual Rate |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,200 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $38,200 |
| for the 2013-2014 academic year | |
Our comprehensive financial aid programs ensure that an Elizabethtown education is available to students of all economic backgrounds. Through a combination of grants, loans and campus employment, our students are able to find the means to attend Elizabethtown College. Each student's amount of assistance is based upon his or her demonstrated financial need.
- $24 million in institutional aid is awarded by the College
- 90% of students receive some form of financial aid
- 55% of students are employed on-campus
- When compared with cost and value at other types of institutions, a private college or university is always a wise investment.





