Elon University

Elon, North Carolina

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1889Midsize suburbSEVP certified

About

Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, the university is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, Elon is situated on a 656-acre (265 ha) suburban campus between the cities of Greensboro and Raleigh. Elon's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$48,723
Estimated total for international students: US$65,240

Net price calculatorelon.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 6,452
Graduate students: 787
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 66%
SAT: Reading and writing 580–650 · Maths 550–630
ACT: 23–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$82,524

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (79)

Bachelor's degrees68 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemical EngineeringChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceDanceData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEngineering ChemistryEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Master's degrees8 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Law

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

LawRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.