Elizabethtown College's published cost of attendance is $50,865. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,776, middle-income families pay around $20,967, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,198.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,865 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,950 |
| Room and Board | $13,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,267 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,598 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,776 |
| $30–48k | $17,113 |
| $48–75k | $20,967 |
| $75–110k | $25,064 |
| $110k+ | $31,198 |
Elizabethtown College's published cost of attendance is $50,865. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,776, middle-income families pay around $20,967, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,198. Azimuth ranks Elizabethtown College #1233 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Elizabethtown College uses need-based financial aid to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA; merit aid availability and specific aid-package composition should be confirmed directly with the college's financial aid office, as institutional aid policies can shift year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $51,299; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,236, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Elizabethtown College earn median 4-year earnings of $66,236, placing the institution in the 70.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,473 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Elizabethtown College in the 38.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Elizabethtown College #579 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Business and related professional fields. Behavioral Sciences is the largest program with 56 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 55 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $73,358, which runs 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Engineering program graduates 34 students with median 4-year earnings of $88,104 — 1.0x the benchmark — while Teacher Education and Biology, General round out the top five, each delivering solid early-career outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand.
