Elon University
Elon University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Elon, NC. It enrolls about 7,207 students and admits roughly 67% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Elon, NC 27244 |
| County | Alamance County |
| Enrollment | 7,207 |
| Acceptance rate | 67% |
| Applicants / admitted | 18,791 / 12,649 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $44,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,536 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 83% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–675 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–28 |
| Website | www.elon.edu/ |
| Phone | 3362782000 |
Admissions
About 18,791 students applied and 12,649 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,677 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $44,536 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,573 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 83% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Elon University is in Elon, NC, Alamance County. Its coordinates are 36.1041, -79.5034.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?
About 67% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 18,791 applicants.
How much does Elon University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $44,536 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Elon University?
About 7,207 students are enrolled.