- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college committed to providing quality, affordable, and accessible educational and training opportunities to all persons. The college collaborates with other organizations to provide programs and services that prepare individuals to live and to work in a constantly changing world.
School Highlights
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College serves 8,174 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 8,174 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 322 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
322 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has grown by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,174 students
3,741 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,617 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
5,557 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
817 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,617 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,557 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
79%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,400
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
Tuition Notes
$189 per credit hour
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,932
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), which includes 16 districts. The college provides accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning. Elizabethtown Technical College (ETC) was founded in 1965 through a bond issue by the Elizabethtown Independent School Board. The Commonwealth of Kentucky provided equipment for the facility and assumed responsibility for its operation. In 1972 the state purchased the land and building from the Elizabethtown Independent School Board. In 1998 ETC became a technical college under the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs, Associate in Applied Science degree, diploma, and certificate programs, Continuing education and Developmental education courses. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is accredited to award Associate Degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elizabethtown Community and Technical College cost?
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What schools are Elizabethtown Community and Technical College often compared to?
Elizabethtown Community and Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's ranking?
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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