Elizabethtown College Rankings & Distinctions
Elizabethtown College consistently strives to provide a top-quality educational experience to our students. With a proven record of doing so, Etown has been recognized by a variety of professional organizations as a top performer in the field of higher education.
College Rankings
A Top Regional University
Elizabethtown College was ranked #44 (tie) of Best Regional Universities (North) by US News & World Report.
A Best Value School
Elizabethtown College was ranked #13 for Best Value Schools (Regional Universities - North) by US News & World Report.
A Top Engineering Program
Elizabethtown College was ranked #53 (tie) for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (No Doctorate) by US News & World Report.
Ranked for Social Mobility
Elizabethtown College was ranked #141 (tie) in Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities - North) by US News & World Report.
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Elizabethtown College was ranked #6 (tie) for Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs (Regional Universities - North) by US News & World Report.
Occupational Therapy Ranked Among Nation’s Best Graduate Programs
The Elizabethtown College Occupational Therapy program was ranked #8 in Pennsylvania and #95 (tie) out of 292 programs across the country for Best Occupational Therapy Programs by US News & World Report.
Recognized Nationally
Etown SGPS ranked 201st (tie) out of 305 bachelor’s programs across the country and 10th in Pennsylvania, and #218 (tie) out of 313 online master’s in education programs and 11th in Pennsylvania, on the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings for 2025.
Recognized Nationally
Elizabethtown College ranks #211 out of 500 national entries in the Wall Street Journal 2025 College Rankings.
A Best Mid-Atlantic College
Elizabethtown College is one of 97 colleges listed on the Princeton Review’s "Best Mid-Atlantic" section of the 2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
A Top Master's University
Elizabethtown College ranked #159 out of 589 colleges in their "2024 Master’s University Rankings" and #255 out of 388 colleges in the Northeast region for "Best Bang for the Buck" by Washington Monthly in 2024.
A Hidden Gem College
Elizabethtown College was ranked #20 for NCAA Division III (D3) Hidden Gem Colleges by College Raptor for 2025.
A College of Distinction
Elizabethtown College has been named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction, Pennsylvania College of Distinction, and Private College of Distinction, and has earned additional recognition in the areas of:
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- International Student Services
One of the Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) is one of just 10 institutions named to the Forbes' Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania of 2024 list.
A Best College in America
Elizabethtown College was ranked one of the Best Colleges in America for 2024 by Money.com.
A Top Transfer Destination
Elizabethtown College has been recognized on the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll for 2024. This honor, derived from National Student Clearinghouse and PTK Connect data, celebrates the top 25% of colleges excelling in supporting transfer students. Etown has been named one of the nation’s most transfer-friendly institutions by PTK for the fourth straight year.
Best Online Human Services Program
Elizabethtown College ranked #1 on the list of Best 49 Accredited Online Human Services Degree Programs on Intelligent.com.
Top Online Accounting Program
Elizabethtown College ranked #43 on the list of Top 50 Online Accounting Degree Programs on Intelligent.com.
Best Masters Degrees
Elizabethtown College ranked #44 on the list of Best 50 Accredited Master’s Degree Programs on Intelligent.com.
Top Online Associate Program in Healthcare Administration
Elizabethtown College has been named #1 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Healthcare Administration programs by University HQ in 2025.
Best Addiction Counseling Programs in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been named #2 for Best Addiction Counseling Programs in PA and #6 for Top Online Bachelors in Addiction Counseling by University HQ in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Accounting
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #4 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Accounting programs by University HQ in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Business
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #4 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Business programs by University HQ in 2025.
Top Online Associate Program in Human Services
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #6 for Top 25 Best Online Associate in Human Services programs by University HQ in 2025.
Top Online Masters in Addiction Counseling
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #5 for Top Online Masters in Addiction Counseling programs by University HQ in 2025.
Best ACBSP MBA Programs in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #4 for Best ACBSP MBA Programs in Pennsylvania by University HQ in 2025.
Best Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #6 for Best Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania by University HQ in 2025.
Top 50 Online Associate Degrees
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #6 for Top 50 Online Associate Degrees by University HQ in 2025.
Top Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #14 for Top Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration programs by University HQ in 2025.
Best MBA Programs in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #13 for Best MBA Programs in Pennsylvania by University HQ in 2025.
Best Masters Colleges in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #16 for Best Masters Colleges in Pennsylvania by University HQ in 2025.
Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
Elizabethtown College has been ranked #10 for Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania by University HQ in 2025.
Top Value in Pennsylvania
Best Value Schools ranked Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies #29 for the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College as one of the Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Pennsylvania, #20 for Best Health Science Degree Programs, #13 for Best Bachelor’s in Human Services Programs and #20 for Best Bachelor of Multimedia Design Programs.
Student Awards
Ava Barton ’27 received the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Scholarship. This prestigious program allows U.S. undergraduates to explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. | Read more.
Daniel Bellis ’26 and Ellayna Boyer ’27 received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Ellayna also earned the Critical Need Language Award. The Gilman Program aims to broaden the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting those who have been historically underrepresented. | Read more.
Callahan Beyer ’26 received the Alpha Lambda Delta James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship. This award supports ALD members in their pursuit of meaningful international academic experiences as part of their undergraduate studies.
Natalie Carter ’08 was selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program. This U.S. Department of State program equips educators to bring an international perspective into U.S. schools. | Read more.
Caitlyn Jensen ’26 received both the Pennsylvania Academy of Science Undergraduate and Graduate Research Grant and a prestigious Basic Science Institute (BSI) Neuro Summer Internship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. These honors support her advanced research and hands-on experience in neuroscience.
Eric Schubert ’23 was named to the White House Historical Association’s Next Generation Leaders 2024 Cohort. The NGL program identifies and empowers the next wave of innovators in history and civic engagement. | Read more.
Samantha Small ’26 received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for excellence in education and commitment to a career in scientific research. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious national awards for undergraduate STEM students. | Read more.
Elsa Woodarek ’26 earned a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services within the Commonwealth’s legislative branch.
View All 2024-25 Scholarships & FellowshipsFaculty Awards
Cristina Ciocirlan, Associate Professor of Management, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Ranck Prize for Research Excellence. | Read more.
Conrad Kanagy, Professor of Sociology, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising. | Read more.
Suzanne Webster, Professor of English (Ralph W. Schlosser Endowed Chair) and Director of the English Literature Program, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. | Read more.
Kurt DeGoede, Professor of Engineering, is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Schmidt Prize for Excellence in Student-Faculty Service. | Read more.
Mike Shook, Assistant Teaching Professor and the Director of Clinical Training for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, earned the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) 2024-25 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. | Read more.