Elon Demographics & Diversity
Elon, North CarolinaRacial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
Very LowA college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Elon are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or students of color. The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
MediumThere are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Elon University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Elon has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,787
|
| Women |
4,204
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Very HighElon serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 82% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
17%
|
| Out of State |
80%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
$81,102 per year8% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
6,991| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198516 IPEDS survey data for Elon University.
