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Ranks 158th overall and 6th in North Carolina

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Elon, NC 27244-2010

Surrounding communitySmall suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population10,762 (6,217 urban / 4,545 rural)
Households3,429 (2.56 people per house)
Families2,340 (2.96 people per family)
Pop. — African American1,294
Pop. — Asian91
Pop. — Pacific Islander6
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native43
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)9,318
Pop. — Other87
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)

UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Elon University?

Ranks 541st for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $21,886 $21,886 $21,886
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $280 $280 $280
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $688 $688 $688
FT Graduate Tuition $7,209 $7,209 $7,209
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $400 $400 $400
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $32,962 $32,962 $32,962
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $23,066 $23,066 $23,066
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $23,066 $23,066 $23,066

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Law Degree — Tuition $27,500 $27,500
Law Degree — Required Fees N/A N/A
Other Degree — Tuition $25,195 $25,195
Other Degree — Required Fees N/A N/A

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $18,699 trend  $22,166 $18,699 trend  $22,166 $18,699 trend  $22,166
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $900 trend  $900
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,422 trend  $7,296
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,200 trend  $2,600
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application Fee$50
Applicants 9,380 (3,356 male / 6,023 female)
Admitted 3,869 (1,484 male / 2,385 female)
Admission rate 41%
First-time Enrollment 1,286 (540 male / 746 female)
FT Enrollment 1,286 (540 male / 746 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment5,230

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Elon University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsRecommended
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Elon University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southern Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Southern Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southern Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southern Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 224th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 36%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 28

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 188th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 97%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 560 / 650
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 660
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1130 / 1310

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity2,881
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Elon University Ranks 2324th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,298 78 pie   6%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,569 333 pie   27%
Institutional Grant Aid $5,498 628 pie   51%
Student Loan Aid $4,324 481 pie   39%
Any financial aid type   932 pie   75%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Elon University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
385189
Black Non-Hispanic
149195344
Hispanic
305383
Asian / Pacific Islander
203353
American Indian / Alaskan Native
358
White Non-Hispanic
1,7762,6264,402
Race Unknown
109142251
Total 2,125 3,105 5,230

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Elon University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
7411
Black Non-Hispanic
393069
Hispanic
628
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/A44
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
3666681,034
Race Unknown
81018
Total 426 718 1,144

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Elon University.

  Men Women Total
137 103 240
54 123 177
2 67 69
7 54 61
18 31 49

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 4 40 44
Applied Mathematics 2 2
Art/Art Studies, General 21 21
Athletic Training/Trainer 1 5 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5 1 24 2 32
Business Administration and Management, General 20 1 1 207 11 240
Chemistry, General 7 7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 10 1 158 6 177
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science 1 10 11
Dance, General 2 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 1 22 1 27
Economics, General 1 9 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 2 1 62 2 69
Engineering Physics 1 4 5
Engineering, Other
English Language and Literature, General 1 1 36 1 39
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 1 1
Environmental Studies 8 4 12
French Language and Literature 1 1
General Studies 2 2
Health and Physical Education, General 4 44 1 49
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1 1
History, General 1 1 35 37
Human Services, General 4 37 1 42
International Relations and Affairs 2 1 22 1 26
Journalism 24 24
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7 7
Mathematics, General 7 7
Music Performance, General 1 1 2
Music Teacher Education 1 5 6
Music, General 4 4
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1 4 1 32 1 39
Philosophy 7 1 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
Physical Therapy/Therapist 3 1 1 31 1 37
Physics, General 1 5 6
Political Science and Government, General 1 6 24 31
Psychology, General 9 1 1 49 1 61
Public Administration 3 3
Religion/Religious Studies 1 8 1 10
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Sociology 3 1 13 17
Spanish Language and Literature 6 1 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 1 11 2 16
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2 2
Total 8 90 8 6 2 1,004 38 1,156

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Elon University Ranks 924th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $61,955 ($65,331 male / $57,716 female)
Number of FT Faculty 291 (162 male / 129 female)
Number of PT Faculty 109
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $4,673,942
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Local News for Elon University

Elon U. seeks to admit Iraqi students to campus next fall September 23rd

Elon University officials are hoping to bring high school and college graduates from the sands of Iraq to the bricks of Elon as early as next fall. The Iraqi government has committed $1 billion a year to the Iraq Education Initiative, a scholarship program whose enterprising goals include sending 10,000 Iraqi high school and college graduates to undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities around the globe.

Illegal immigrants allowed in N.C. colleges, protesters object September 23rd

On Sept. 17, about 50 concerned North Carolinians waved flags, held up signs and made their voices heard in a protest in downtown Raleigh against the acceptance of illegal immigrants into N.C. community colleges. The State Board of Community Colleges approved the decision — which states that illegal immigrants can enroll in any of the 58 community colleges in North Carolina if they have graduated from a U.S. high school — that day with only one member to vote against the matter.

Elon U. officials defend touring system after New York Times criticism September 2nd

Every academic institution wants the opportunity to appear in a nationally ranked publication, but when Elon University appeared in The New York Times article "Colleges Seek to Remake the Campus Tour," many questions and concerns were raised as to whether or not the university's touring system should be changed.

Elon University Summary

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The Elon University campus is a 525-acre campus in Elon, North Carolina. There are three floors of two suites in each building (with the exception of Hook, has one suite on the first floor), and each suite houses eight students, for a total of 40 or 48 students per buliding. Carolina Hall is a three-floor all-female hall. Smith Hall is a three-floor all-male hall, and is located right next to Carolina Hall. West Hall is a three-floor all-female hall. The first floor is the Performing Arts Learning Community, the second floor is the Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Learning Community, and the third floor is the Honors Learning Community.

Elon University Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Elon University is unique in its study options. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Elon University.

Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, Spanish
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Physics
History:
History – General
Popular majors:
twenty-one percent business per marketing, twenty percent communications per journalism, ten percent education, seven percent public administration and social services, six percent psychology, five percent health professions, five percent visual and performing arts
Communications & Journalism:
Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Exercise Sciences, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Public Administration and Service:
Human Services, Public Administration
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
English Language and Literature:
English
Education:
Curriculum/Instruction, Education – General, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems

In addition, for international students, the application fee is 40. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June.

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Elon University Admissions

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This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 41% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were two hundred and ninety-eight total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and sixty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted.

If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 1st of December. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 10th of January and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of May. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 10th of January. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of November.

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Elon University Financial Aid

Financial aid forms are CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-two percent scholarships per grants and forty-eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

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Elon University Students

The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, United Church Of Christ, Coed, where 41 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Further, the student body consists of twenty-seven percent in-state students, seventy-three percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, two percent asian per pacific islander, six percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-five percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, four percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-seven percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-three percent in top half of graduating class, sixty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, seven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately four thousand, seven hundred and two degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two hundred and fifty-four graduate enrollment. Elon University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as fine arts center, science center, academic pavilions (housing classrooms, students and faculty). Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, one hundred percent of first-year students live in college housing, fifty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, four hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. On the whole, the school is located 15 miles from Greensboro.

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Elon University Athletics

The Phoenix are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division IAA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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28 days ago

Searching for information. Was trying to find information about professsors I had at Elon any still teaching, 1974-1978. Trying to find information from a Football program published in the fall of 1975 about wrestling outlook ? Have not found any way on web site to look for this kind of information ? Is there a site ?

over 2 years ago

Would it be possible to add a link on the home page that would take one to the Aumni office? There one could look up a person to contact and the necessary phone numbers to do so. Thanks for the opportunity to comment. Al Capuano