Welcome
New Blue Jays!
Class Snapshot
Joining the Elizabethtown college community in fall 2023 is one of the largest-ever groups of first-year and transfer students. Learn more about our talented blue jays.
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580
total incoming students
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13% increase over the prior year and largest since 2009
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546
First-Year Students
34
Transfer Students
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Lindy Stoner '26
Public Relations Major
"I am so excited to make connections with a whole new group of people and start forging my path in life. I am confident my peers and Etown faculty will help nurture my passions and direct me toward new experiences. I am excited to see how much I grow academically and personally this coming year, and I am confident Etown will be a space for me to grow."
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states
10
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foreign countries
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including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ethiopia, Greece, Japan, Mongolia, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom
71%
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from Pennsylvania
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3,743
applications submitted
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18% increase over the prior year
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67
Students in the Momentum Program
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119
students accepted into the honors program
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average GPA
19%
Underrepresented students
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20% increase over the prior year
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Kara Enders '27
Early Childhood Education Major
"I chose Etown because of the service-based mindset, the welcoming environment, and the outside experiences that are offered away from the classroom. I’m looking forward to discovering who I am and immersing myself within the campus community."