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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, ECTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at ECTC is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at ECTC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,488

Cost of attendance at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

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Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Cost of attendance at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College received on average $5,919 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,919
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 336 53% $4,561 $1,532,355
Other Federal Grant 386 60% $4,772 $1,842,055
State Grant/Scholarships 595 93% $2,679 $1,594,109
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 111 17% $1,890 $209,766
Total Grant & Scholarships 616 96% $5,919 $3,645,930

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College students is 41.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.0%.

41.4%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 25.0% 9 students
  • white 43.3% 276 students
  • hispanic 34.8% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 12 students

Service Offerings

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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