Elon Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 66.35%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1200. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $46,958
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Elon:
- Total Enrollment: 7,239
- 6,452 Undergraduate, 787 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.1% men, 59.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 90%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 99 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Elon Overview
Elon University (Elon) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elon, NC. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Elon's tuition & fees is $46,958 for the academic year 2024-2025. 70% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,778.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,239 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Elon's acceptance rate is 66.35% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.38%. The median SAT score is 1200 and the ACT score is 25.
Elon ranked 6th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Elon University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Elon University is $46,958. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,086.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,512 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,709.
| Undergraduate | $46,958 |
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| Graduate | $22,086 |
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| Undergraduate | $49,512 |
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| Graduate | $23,709 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Elon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Elon
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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