Elon University
http://www.elon.edu100 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.
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| 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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In order to be accepted to Elon University, you should have:
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| Test 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 |
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| 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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