Elon University

Elon, NC
PrivateSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
67%
Enrollment
6,402
Graduation Rate
83%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,545
Retention Rate
90%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11431305
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2328
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$44,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,536
Avg Net Price
$41,048
Room & Board
$14,478
Total COA
$59,369
Median Debt
$20,500

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$27,108
$30,001–48,000
$23,103
$48,001–75,000
$32,133
$75,001–110,000
$37,712
$110,001+
$48,382
Pell Grant Rate: 9%
Federal Loan Rate: 24%

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Sticker Price$59,014
Estimated Net Price$41,048 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
83%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,545
Retention Rate
90%
Median Debt
$20,500

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
28.1%
Communication
21.3%
Psychology
8.2%
Social Sciences
8.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.2%
Biology
3.7%
Education
3.2%
Health Professions
2.9%
Computer Science
2.2%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Finance and Financial Management Services178$87,590
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication172
Marketing147$75,472
Psychology, General92$48,045
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication89
Political Science and Government78$67,059
Business Administration, Management and Operations78
Public Health76$45,011
Accounting and Related Services71$87,359
Health and Physical Education/Fitness70$55,945
International/Global Studies48
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft46$34,132
International Business39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods38$44,611
Computer Science37

Demographics

Men 41%Women 59%
White
78.4%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More
2.6%
International
2.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-10
App Fee (Domestic)$60
App Fee (International)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.