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Elon University

Elon, North Carolina 27244-2010

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Business-focusedSuburban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Elon University is a private institution in Elon with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1222, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,545 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,048.

Established
1889
Motto
Numen Lumen
Mascot
Phoenix
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

195 upcoming visits · Next: Sat, Apr 11 · Campus Visit
67%Acceptance
1222SAT Avg
6,402Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$74,545Earnings 10yr
$41,048Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Elon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1222

Reading & Writing
580675
Math
563630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1222

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,536
Room & Board$14,478
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$59,369
Average Net Price$41,048
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,108
$30–48K$23,103
$48–75K$32,133
$75–110K$37,712
$110K+$48,382

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$41,048

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (74)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,402
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
9%
Pell Grant Recipients
9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.0%
Freshman Retention90.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,082
8 Years$65,954
10 Years$74,545

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,800
Men
$63,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#133
Forbes
#159
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#132

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from NC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
53 mi(92 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
97 mi(168 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
236 mi(409 min)

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