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ACCEPTANCE RATE

80.82%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

26

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$28,480

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Environmental Biology Degree

Environmental Biology is an interdisciplinary branch of biology focused on the study of the environment and solutions to environmental issues both big and small. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer environmental biology degrees.

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Elizabethtown College (Edinboro)

219 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA

Elizabethtown College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 2,400 students enroll at Elizabethtown College per year.

Areas of study available at Elizabethtown College include:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are in the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1020 to 1230 for the SAT exam. 66% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $38,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,800. Elizabethtown College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.etown.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Elizabethtown College offers a bachelor's degree program in environmental biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Environmental Biology program at Edinboro, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Edinboro accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Elizabethtown College may provide services including:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Elizabethtown College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Landmark Conference)
  • Basketball (Landmark Conference)
  • Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling