Description

In addition to offering training for in-demand careers and many transfer opportunities, Elizabethtown Community College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky has a unique Army training program.

Elizabethtown’s Army program is designed for those who wish to work in civilian jobs, such as Human Resources Management, at the nearby Fort Knox military base.

Professional associate’s degrees are offered in such fields as Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Education, Fire Science, Nursing, Radiography and Welding.

Students interested in continuing on to their bachelor’s degree may receive an associate of arts degree in general studies or other academic areas and transfer to one of many Kentucky universities. The schools with which Elizabethtown has transfer agreements include Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Spalding University and University of Kentucky.

Student services assist with such important matters as career and job placement. Student life activities are also available and include the chance to work at the school newspaper or join a student organization.

Since Elizabethtown is an open admissions college, anybody with a high school diploma or GED may attend.

Tuition is significantly reduced for Kentucky state residents and financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,280

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

6,200

Students

Total Students
6,200

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
46%
Part-Time
54%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
98%
Out-of-State
2%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
84%
Latino
2%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Kentucky
98%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%