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Elon University
Elon, NCPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 66% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Elon University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Elon, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
66% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
66%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing29% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,121
Earnings 5yr: $130,327
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,303
Earnings 5yr: $95,431
Debt: $19,500
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,448
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,707
Earnings 5yr: $103,374
Debt: $20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,377
Earnings 5yr: $95,371
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,426
Earnings 5yr: $106,904
Debt: $19,500
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,163
Earnings 5yr: $86,296
Debt: $21,500
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,132
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,685
Earnings 5yr: $70,667
Debt: $20,500
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,983
Earnings 5yr: $84,875
Debt: $19,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,774
Earnings 5yr: $80,151
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,321
Earnings 5yr: $75,274
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,153
Earnings 5yr: $66,896
Debt: $20,500
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,850
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,750
Earnings 5yr: $74,002
Debt: $23,250
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,121
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,964
Earnings 5yr: $62,026
Debt: $19,875
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,856
Earnings 5yr: $58,985
Debt: $23,250
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,927
Earnings 5yr: $67,741
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,262
Earnings 5yr: $61,915
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$41,555
In-State Tuition$46,958
Out-of-State Tuition$46,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
10%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$58,082
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$74,545
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
9%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$142,287
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