Student Consumer Information

Elizabethtown College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission). Elizabethtown College’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 27, 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

In addition, Elizabethtown College is accredited by the following:

• American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training
• National Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE)
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. for Engineering (ABET)
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Department of Education
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Information about the demographic makeup of our student body can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics Website.

Elizabethtown College provides course materials through Inclusive Access (IA) for instant, affordable digital textbooks. If digital options are unavailable, the College Store offers new, used, and rental textbooks. Students can check required materials and place orders through the College Store’s website, with options for pick-up or shipping. Orders are fulfilled before the semester starts, and students use their @etown email and Student ID Number to order.

More information can be found on the Textbooks Page of the College Store.

The Career Development Center at Elizabethtown College provides students and alumni with career readiness resources, internship and job connections, and professional support to navigate their career paths successfully.

• Teacher Preparation Program Report

• Transfer of Credit Policies & Articulation Agreements

As an NCAA Division III College, Elizabethtown does not offer athletic scholarships. Elizabethtown College offers need-based financial aid for students with demonstrated financial need (based on the FAFSA and Elizabethtown's own financial aid form). Elizabethtown also offers merit-based aid for students with demonstrated strengths in academic performance (based on the student's prior academic record). Additional financial aid information can be found on our Financial Aid Website.

• Undergraduate On-Campus Course Catalog
• Graduate On-Campus Course Catalog
• Graduate & Professional Studies Course Catalog

The College Campus Directory provides a comprehensive listing of all Faculty and Staff employed at Elizabethtown College.

Elizabethtown College provides cost of attendance details for both Full-Time and Part-Time Students.

• Full-Time Students - Cost of Attendance
• Part-Time Students - Cost of Attendance

The Net Price Calculator is an online tool designed to help prospective students and their families estimate the cost of attending Elizabethtown College. It provides an estimate of typical expenses for first-time, full-time undergraduate students, as well as an approximation of the financial aid they may be eligible to receive from the college.

The Office of Financial Aid provides information on the types of financial assistance available from federal, state, local, and institutional sources. Students can learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, how aid is applied to their college bill, and more.

Students receiving financial aid have certain rights and responsibilities, and Elizabethtown College staff adhere to a Student Loan Code of Conduct to ensure ethical and transparent financial aid practices.

There may be times when you need to request a refund from Elizabethtown College. These include:

• Due to a Credit Balance: If a credit balance occurs on a student account, a student may formally request a refund of the credit balance.
  • Refunds are available after financial aid is finalized and the student account shows a credit balance. All bookstore and miscellaneous fees will be deducted before processing.
  • Refund requests can be made through the Business Office Website by selecting "Refund Request" under General Forms for Students. Checks and Direct Deposits are processed on Thursdays for valid requests submitted by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Students opting for in-person check pickup may do so after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings.
• Due to a Withdrawal From School: Elizabethtown College has specific Withdrawal Policies based on program and enrollment period.

The Office of Financial Aid is available to answer all questions related to Financial Aid at Elizabethtown College.

Elizabethtown College does not have a recommended lender list or preferred lender arrangement. Our institution is not engaged in any federally defined lending arrangements and is therefore prohibited by federal regulation to disclose specific lenders. We strongly encourage our students and families to research a variety of lending options, beginning with the Federal Direct Loan products.

It is important to remember that the Office of Financial Aid will still provide detailed counsel on private loans. Please do not hesitate to contact our office. We will answer your questions to the best of our ability, however we are unable to recommend specific lenders.

The Elizabethtown College Student Handbook provides information on the College's current Alcohol and Drug Abuse policies as well as an Alcohol and Other Drug Biennial Review.

The Campus Security Reports Webpage provides information on The Clery Act, Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, Daily Crime & Fire Log, Megan's Law and the Campus Sexual Assault Victim Bill of Rights.

The Campus Security Reports Webpage provides information on The Clery Act, Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, Daily Crime & Fire Log, Megan's Law and the Campus Sexual Assault Victim Bill of Rights.

The Office of Student Activities at Elizabethtown College organizes campus events, supports student clubs, and provides opportunities for engagement through programs like Conrad’s Corner, pop-up events, and the Etown Jays App.

The Office of Disability Services at Elizabethtown College is dedicated to ensuring equal access to courses, programs, and campus resources by providing accommodations and support for students with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

Elizabethtown College encourages students to resolve complaints through our Student Complaint Process. If unresolved, students may escalate concerns to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state agencies, or the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for accreditation-related issues. Distance learning complaints may be addressed through SARA if applicable.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records, granting students the right to access, amend, and control the disclosure of their records. Elizabethtown College complies with FERPA regulations, providing resources for students to manage their records and request privacy preferences through the Office of Registration and Records.

• Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates & Financial Support Data

As an NCAA Division III College, Elizabethtown does not offer athletic scholarships. Elizabethtown College offers need-based financial aid for students with demonstrated financial need (based on the FAFSA and Etown's own financial aid form). Etown also offers merit-based aid for students with demonstrated strengths in academic performance (based on the student's prior academic record).

• Graduate & Career Outcomes

The Acceptable Use Policy at Elizabethtown College outlines responsible and ethical use of the College’s IT resources, ensuring they support academic, research, and administrative activities while maintaining security, privacy, and compliance with state and federal laws.

All jurisdictions have their own requirements for professional degrees that concern licensure/certification. Our degrees all fulfill the educational requirements for licensure in their respective fields for Pennsylvania.

More information can be found on our Distance Learning and State Authorization Webpage.

Our policies regarding vaccination are outlined on our Student Health Webpage.

The Center for Community & Civic Engagement provides students with the resources and support needed to become informed and active voters, offering guidance on registration, polling locations, voting rights, and election deadlines.