Elon University
Elon, North Carolina · Private, a midsize suburb · 6,452 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Elon?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
66.3%
18,791 applied
SAT, middle half
1130 to 1280
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
23 to 28
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
13% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayRequired
How much does Elon cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees
$48,723
A full year, sticker price
$65,240
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$35,785
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $20,986 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,272 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,374 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,529 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,478 |
- Room and board on campus
- $15,583 a year
- Books and supplies
- $900 a year
- The school's own grants
- 69% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $16,389
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Elon students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$19,500
About $222 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
24.2%
Get a Pell Grant
12.7%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
0.7%
What do Elon graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$65,558
Ten years after starting
$82,524
Middle half: $55,654 to $122,372
Best-paid program, five years out
$128,080
Computer Programming
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$47,204
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Do Elon students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
89.8%
Graduate in six years
81.4%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
83% graduated
14% transferred, 0% still enrolled
Who goes to Elon?
Women
59.3%
First in their family at college
9.1%
Part-time
2.8%
Students per teacher
11
- Background
- White 76%, Hispanic 7%, Black 5%, Asian 2%, Two or more 3%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 4,196 beds
What do Elon graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 0 | $84,029 | $128,080 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science | 82 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemical Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Chemistry | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Physics | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 34 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 74 | $76,951 | $115,654 | $20,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 89 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 0 | $72,128 | $82,101 | $18,090 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 59 | $60,654 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 283 | $75,885 | $117,650 | $18,750 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International Business | 72 | $63,129 | $92,316 | Hidden |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 88 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Marketing | 268 | $63,181 | $115,923 | $19,500 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 72 | $40,495 | $73,364 | $20,976 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 188 | $44,501 | $76,674 | $19,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 29 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 105 | $47,632 | $70,314 | $24,732 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 47 | $47,069 | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 29 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 | $39,786 | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 26 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 90 | $49,957 | $55,054 | $22,934 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 41 | $45,706 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 35 | Hidden | $47,204 | $22,250 |
| Dance | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 72 | Hidden | Hidden | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 0 | $31,621 | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 40 | $49,370 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Education | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Elon with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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