Elon University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Elon University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,125 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1889 and is the only college located in Elon, North Carolina.

Elon University is affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Elon University you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
91
Elon University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 91 majors. The most popular concentrations are Communication and Journalism, Marketing and Advertising, Accounting and Finance, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Elon University student retention rate is very high at 90% (well above North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at Elon University is very good - 83%.

Student to faculty ratio at Elon University is good, 11:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $41,800 a year. The additional fees at Elon University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $600; this comes to $42,400 per year.

Read the details about Elon University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 17,551 applications were submitted and 13,069 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Elon University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Elon University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Elon University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Elon University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $6,800 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Elon University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Elon University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Elon University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Elon University
100 Campus Drive
Elon, North Carolina
27244-2010, USA
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