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Elon University

Elon, NC · Private nonprofit
At a glance

66.3%

Acceptance rate

1,222

SAT Average

$41,048

Avg net price

6,402

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,222
SAT Reading/Writing580–650
SAT Math550–630
ACT Composite23–28
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 1,443Master’s 118Doctoral 178
Bachelor’s 429Master’s 62Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 263Master’s 0Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 113Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 97Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 78Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 73Master’s 36Doctoral 43
Bachelor’s 66Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 54Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 52Master’s 20Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 37Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 26Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 22Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 22Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 20Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 19Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 18Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 16Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 14Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 5Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reportedDoctoral 135
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division I
Primary conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Projected sponsored sports17
BaseballFootball — Championship SubdivisionMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's SoccerMen's TennisSoftball

Athletic participation

438 unique student-athletes · 15 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Decision

Students whose first choice is Elon are encouraged to apply Early Decision.

Binding · Decision released by Dec 1

Nov 1, 2026

Early Action

Decision released by Dec 20

Nov 1, 2026

Regular Deadline

This is the final application deadline for first-year admissions.

Decision released by Mar 20

Jan 10, 2027

Early Decision II

Students whose first choice is Elon are encouraged to apply Early Decision.

Binding · Decision released by Feb 10

Jan 15, 2027

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$46,451
Required fees
$507
Food and housing
$14,985
Books and supplies
$900
Other expenses
$2,600
Total
$65,443
Total by year
  1. $52,75619–20
  2. $54,56220–21
  3. $55,64721–22
  4. $59,62722–23
  5. $62,51423–24
  6. $65,44324–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $41,048 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation78%
6-year graduation83%
Retention rate90%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$74,545
Median debt$20,500
Campus
Enrollment6,402
Student-faculty ratio11:1
SettingSuburb

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