Elizabethtown College

No other college will engage you in finding and pursuing your life's calling, your life's work, and you most fulfilling future like Elizabethtown College. We take students farther, faster by combining high-quality professional programs, real-world experience, and a 120+ year tradition of thinking critically, analyzing deeply, and communicating effectively. It’s an education that will make you exceptional in whatever profession you choose.

Every school has a motto. You might see it carved in stone over a doorway, or read it on a mug in the bookstore. Our motto, Educate for Service, is a little different. You won’t just read it. You’ll live it. We look after each other—feeding the hungry in soup kitchens, tutoring local children over several years of elementary school, and serving in community-based projects. But it also means that we consider the repercussions of the choices we make in pursuit of our life and career goals. It means that our graduates are a force for good in the world. Service is never a requirement at Etown. It’s a privilege.

We don’t just promise a supportive, caring, and vibrant community, we live it with 85% of our students living on our beautiful 204-acre campus. Etown’s student-centered culture is at the heart of everything we do, from being known for faculty mentoring to connecting students to nearby city centers for internship and career opportunities to the way we intentionally bridge community life, service, athletics, arts, and academics so you can discover your most fulfilling path.

The best way experience Elizabethtown College is to see it for yourself. Experience the Dell at sunset. Get a feel for our classrooms and laboratories. Enjoy a piece of carrot cake with us in the Jay’s Nest. If nothing else, talk with our staff and our Blue Jay Ambassadors. Ask us any questions you might have and let us know how we can help you join us at Etown. Visit etown.edu/visit to learn more about our variety of options to explore Etown.