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Elon University

Elon University is a medium, private institution located in Elon, nc. Founded in 1889, Elon University offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,337 undergraduates
cost $42,241 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Elon University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.5%
SAT score average 1278
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.88
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Elon University is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Public Policy and Administration
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Marketing
Law
Psychology, General
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Political Science and Government

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,241
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,886
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $59,627
Average financial aid package $26,777
Estimated cost $32,850 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,241
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,886
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $59,627
Average financial aid package $26,777
Estimated cost $32,850 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Elon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,337, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

7,207

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Elon University, students love their Fraternities and sororities, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244-2010
phone 336-278-3566
address www.elon.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fraternities and sororities

Elon outdoors

Club sports

Media

Service and advocacy

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Elon University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Elon University?

Elon University is located in Elon, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Elon University? 

The acceptance rate for Elon University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Elon University?

The average high school GPA for Elon University students was 3.88.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Elon University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Elon University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $238,508.

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