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Elon University
Elon, NC · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $35,785
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $82,524
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Elon University is a private nonprofit college in Elon, NC with 6,452 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 1208 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $35,785 per year ($20,986 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $82,524 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 18,791
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,649
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–650
200800
SAT Math550–630
200800
ACT Composite23–28
136
What Elon University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $65,240
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $48,723
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,986
- $30–48k$21,272
- $48–75k$21,374
- $75–110k$30,529
- $110k+$46,478
Get a personal estimate with Elon University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $82,524
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,452
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 13%
- White76%
- Hispanic7%
- Black5%
- Asian2%
Elon University FAQ
What is Elon University's acceptance rate?+
Elon University admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Elon University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1208.
What ACT score do you need for Elon University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.
Is Elon University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Elon University?+
In Fall 2023, 18,791 students applied to Elon University and 12,649 were admitted; 1,677 enrolled.
Does Elon University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Elon University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Elon University require an essay?+
Elon University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Elon University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $65,240 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,785.
What is Elon University's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198516 · How we use this data
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