Elizabethtown College combines the most sought-after professional programs, guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and cross-cultural study, with a 125 year tradition of learning to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate effectively. Etown offers an essential education that makes 98% of our graduates agree they have what it takes to be successful.

Etown’s motto is Educate for Service, which is grounded in the belief that learning is most noble when used to benefit others, regardless of career path. We prepare our students to lead purposeful and meaningful lives while fostering independent thought, personal integrity, and social responsibility—foundations for a lifetime of learning. We uphold the values of peace, non-violence, human dignity, and social justice. Our transformative educational experience cultivates personal strengths and inspires a passion for lifelong learning and purposeful work.