72%

Acceptance Rate

$14,528

Avg.Financial Aid

002927

FAFSA Code

Elon University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.elon.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    6,991

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

100 Campus Drive

Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. Elon University has been ranked at the 133rd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    10th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    72%

  • SAT Range

    1150 - 1330

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    25 - 30

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admission to Elon University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. Elon University has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at EU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $50. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1160-1320, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 25 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Elon University is 27. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 100 Campus Drive, Elon, North Carolina 27244-2010, or call (336) 278-2000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $34,974

  • Average Annual Cost

    $34,850

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $51,049

  • Other Fees

    $469

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,230

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,600

Total One Year Cost

$51,049

Before applying to EU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $52,756. The average annual tuition cost ($36,571), books and supplies ($900), room and boarding ($12,685), and budget for other expenses ($2,600) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

90%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

49%

Male Professors

51%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    164 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    162 Graduates

  • Marketing

    138 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    76 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    69 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    66 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    64 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    59 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    69 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    66 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    64 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    59 Graduates

  • Communication, Journalism, and Rela...

    53 Graduates

  • Public Administration and Social Se...

    53 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    53 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...

    49 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    44 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    42 Graduates

  • International Business

    42 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    37 Graduates

  • Journalism

    37 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    36 Graduates

  • Human Services, General

    36 Graduates

  • Economics

    30 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    30 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    25 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    24 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    21 Graduates

  • History

    21 Graduates

  • Public Policy Analysis

    16 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    16 Graduates

  • Statistics

    16 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    15 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    15 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    14 Graduates

  • Dance

    12 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    11 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    11 Graduates

  • Sociology

    11 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    9 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    8 Graduates

  • Music

    6 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    5 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    5 Graduates

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

    5 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    5 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    5 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    4 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    4 Graduates

  • Physics

    4 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    3 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    2 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    1 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

6,196

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

8%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

81%

Unknown

0%

Black

6%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

2%

Unknown Location

80%

Out Of State

18%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$81,102 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 98% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

98%

Undergrads in College Housing

63%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,020/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,210/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$6,210/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Phoenix

School Colors

maroon and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Colonial Athletic Association

Total Male Athletes

213

Total Female Athletes

172

Intramural Sports

15

Sports Club

36

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,685 per year. The students at Elon University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $6,210 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At EU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 40% and 60%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$51,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,500 - $23,625

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - $245

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$14,528

Students Receiving Federal Grants

10%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,983

Students Receiving State Aid

5%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,476

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

66%

Average Aid Per Year

$13,460

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$26,293

$30K - $48K

$25,332

$48K - $75K

$22,899

$75K - $110K

$16,739

> $110K

$8,113

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,924,448

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$12,930,524

In case the students at Elon University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Elon University is around $12,877 and the federal grant is $5,016. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,351 and institutional aid worth $12,877. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Elon University amount to $2,924,448 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $12,930,524.

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