Elizabethtown College (or E-Town as it is fondly referred to by area residents) is located in western Lancaster County's Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.  A short drive from Harrisburg, Hershey, and Lancaster, almost 20,000 people call Elizabethtown home with more than 1,900 students enrolled at Elizabethtown College during the school year.

Elizabethtown College History
Chartered in 1899, by members of the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College was founded as an institution of higher education to support their denomination's beliefs.  The founder's charter stated the goal of Elizabethtown College was "to give such harmonious development to the physical, mental, and moral powers of both sexes as will best fit them for the duties of life and promote their spiritual interests." Today, the College's mission is dedicated to the same philosophy of "educating students intellectually, socially, aesthetically and ethically for lives of service and leadership as citizens of the world."

Elizabethtown Academics
Educational opportunities are excellent at Elizabethtown College. In addition to its professional studies, sciences and liberal arts programs, students have the opportunity to participate in service-learning programs, including student-faculty research, internships, fieldwork, and studying abroad.

The student-faculty ratio is 12:1, with 19 academic departments offering 53 majors, and 90+ minors.

E-Town is More Than Just School Books
E-Town takes a holistic approach to education, seeking to encourage not only academic education, but also personal growth and maturity. Education is more than its market value, but also a means to performing service to those around us in need. At Elizabethtown College, education expands beyond the classroom to include practical, real-life experiences through a variety of service and internship programs. These lead to valuable connections and networking opportunities, contributing to the high rate of post-graduation success E-Town students enjoy.

Elizabethtown Home Away from Home
Elizabethtown College's faculty and administrators strive to make each student feel as if E-Town is their home away from home.  The College provides a comfortable and safe environment with multiple dining locations, housing options, recreational and entertainment opportunities, college store, post office, and bank.  The campus is well-lit, and well-maintained with 24-hour security.

Elizabethtown College brings a wide variety of people to the area. Students, staff, and educators bring something special to the Elizabethtown. If you are ready to find a home in Elizabethtown and experience all the area has to offer, contact Denny Brandt with Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty for the most comprehensive listings and friendliest service in Lancaster County.