Elon University
Elon, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Elon University
Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, the university is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, Elon is situated on a 656-acre (265 ha) suburban campus between the cities of Greensboro and Raleigh. Elon's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.
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66%
Acceptance
$41,555
Net price
6,452
Enrollment
84%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
66%
Acceptance rate
1,208
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$41,555
Average net price
$46,958
In-state tuition
$46,958
Out-of-state tuition
$14,985
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$62,266
Total cost of attendance
10%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Students with federal loans
$20,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$74,545
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,082
Median earnings (6 yrs)
84%
Graduation rate
90%
Retention rate
88%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,988
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,452
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
9%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Elon University FAQ
Is Elon University a public or private school?
Elon University is a private nonprofit institution located in Elon, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?
Elon University has an acceptance rate of 66%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Elon University cost?
The average annual net price at Elon University is $41,555 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $46,958.
What is the graduation rate at Elon University?
About 84% of students at Elon University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Elon University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Elon University students earn a median of $74,545 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Elon University?
Admitted students at Elon University have an average SAT score of 1,208. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Elon University?
Elon University enrolls about 6,452 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — MPD01605 from Sterling, Virginia, United States, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0. Additional images are representative.
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