Elon University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Elon University Rankings
Affordability19
Selectivity63
Retention77
Graduation75
Earnings56
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Elon University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing31%
Communication, Journalism21%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Elon University
72%
Admission Rate
615
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)570–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Elon University
$35K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$35K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Elon University
28%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$225
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 7% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 53% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 80% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 92% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Elon University
90%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 78% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 85% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 89% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Elon University
95%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Elon University
6,196
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
795
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 9% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 20% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Elon University, NC
Alamance Community College
9 miles, E
Beyond Measure Barbering Institute
13 miles, E
Empire Beauty School-E Greensboro
14 miles, W
North Carolina A & T State University
15 miles, W