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| Location | Elon, North Carolina |
| Online | elon.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Elon, North Carolina, Elon University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,729 prospective students applied, and 7,740 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,698 enrolled in the school. 6,703 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 288 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $34,850 plus fees of $469. Elon is ranked 113 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Elon is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Elon University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#113 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#91 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#3 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1330 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.99 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $469 |
| Room and Board | $12,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,049 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Communication | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198516 IPEDS survey data for Elon University.
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