School Information

73.8
Total Enrollment 5,666
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Elon University

http://www.elon.edu
100 Campus Drive, Elon, North Carolina 27244-2010
(336) 278-2000

Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founders' vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Elon University, 74.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 62.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,494), and 34% receive loans ($6,568 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,236.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Elon University is $26,867 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,434 people applied to Elon University. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 40.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (33.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 4,995 undergraduate students at Elon University, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 21.0% of the 671 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     25.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     89.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     73.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     78.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 10th
Admissions Office Phone 800-334-8448
Admissions Office Email admissions@elon.edu
Admissions Office Address Elon University Office of Admissions 2700 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/transferstudents.xhtml
Admissions Website http://www.elon.edu/home/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Elon University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Elon University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
 
Elon University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 55
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 55
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 251 45
Accounting 43
Business Administration and Management, General 208 45
Communication, journalism, and related programs 208
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 186
Journalism 22
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 24
Computer Science 24
Education 76 27
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 5
Elementary Education and Teaching 50 12
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 5
Music Teacher Education 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 10 10
Engineering 6
Computer Engineering, General 3
Engineering Physics 3
Engineering, Other 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 0
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 0
English language and literature/letters 44
English Language and Literature, General 44
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4 42
Athletic Training/Trainer 4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 42
History 34
History, General 34
Legal professions and studies 107
Law (LLB, JD) 107
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 18
Applied Mathematics 0
Mathematics, General 18
Natural resources and conservation 15
Environmental Studies 15
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 82
Health and Physical Education, General 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 47
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 35
Philosophy and religious studies 16
Philosophy 10
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical sciences 15
Chemistry, General 9
Physics, General 6
Psychology 60
Psychology, General 60
Public administration and social service professions 31
Human Services, General 26
Public Administration 5
Social sciences 120
Anthropology 3
Economics, General 16
International Relations and Affairs 42
Political Science and Government, General 45
Sociology 14
Visual and performing arts 70
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 14
Dance, General 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 37
Music Performance, General 3
Music, General 4
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2
 
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