Elizabethtown College has been ranked in several notable categories in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges lists including being named 22nd (third in Pennsylvania) out of 175 institutions in the Regional Universities (North) list. The College is now classified under this new list based on the growth of our graduate programs. (In 2021-22, Elizabethtown College was ranked #117 on the National Private Liberal Arts Colleges list).

“This year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings reinforce the exceptional academic programs, vibrant student life experience, and innovative research and real-world experiences we offer all students at Elizabethtown College,” Elizabethtown College President Betty Rider said.

In its 38th year, the U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluate more than 1,450 colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality. In all Elizabethtown College was recognized for the following:

  • Best Regional Universities (North): #22 (Tie)
  • Best Value Schools (Regional Universities – North): #13
  • Best Undergraduate Engineering – No Doctorate: #87 (Tie) 
  • Social Mobility Among Regional Universities (North): #155 (Tie)
  • A+ Schools for B Students (Regional Universities – North)

This year, Elizabethtown College added more high-demand majors including Healthcare Administration as a new bachelor’s program along with new minors in Marketing, Medical Humanities, and Technical Communications. The new programs add to already highly sought-after programs like Occupational Therapy, Engineering, Biology, Business, Education, Humanities, and Political Science.

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with helpful data and information on factors such as graduation rates, social mobility, and graduate indebtedness.

“For nearly 40 years, the Best Colleges methodology has continuously evolved to reflect changes in the higher education landscape and the interests of prospective students,” said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. “Guiding that evolution is U.S. News’ mission of providing useful data and information to help with one of life’s biggest decisions.”

View Elizabethtown College’s U.S. News & World Report rankings profile page.

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