Elon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1647 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #445 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #400 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #519 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 6,337
- Graduates
- 786
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- elon.edu
Elon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Elon University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Applicants | 17,551 | 6,702 | 10,849 |
| Admissions | 13,069 | 4,894 | 8,175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,692 | 697 | 995 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Elon University are 1170-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Elon University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5553 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 457 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 456 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 207 (3%) |
| Asian | 166 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 158 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 112 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Elon University is $41,527 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,319 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,489 |
| $48-75K | $28,446 |
| $75-110K | $36,307 |
| $110K+ | $46,697 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,734 | $19,494 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,734 | $19,494 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,734 | $19,494 |
| Fee in-district | $507 | |
| Fee in-state | $507 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $507 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,096 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,886 |
| Room charge | $6,818 |
| Meal charge | $7,068 |
Elon University majors
Elon University has granted 1,517 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 126 master's across 6 programs, and 171 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Elon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 154 | ||
| Finance, General | 136 | ||
| Law | 127 | ||
| Psychology, General | 102 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 100 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | 29 | |
| Accounting | 53 | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 67 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 56 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 37 | 14 | |
| Radio and Television | 50 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 48 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 47 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 44 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | ||
| Computer Science | 40 | ||
| Economics, General | 39 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 34 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 31 | ||
| Human Services, General | 31 | ||
| Journalism | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Management Science | 12 | 17 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 25 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 22 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 22 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 18 | ||
| Project Management | 16 | ||
| Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 11 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Statistics, General | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Dance, Other | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,517 | 126 | 171 |
Elon University has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 79% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Elon University has published 3,696 scientific papers with 41,442 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 | 11 |
| 1994 | 11 | 18 |
| 1995 | 12 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 | 21 |
| 1997 | 20 | 38 |
| 1998 | 14 | 34 |
| 1999 | 11 | 38 |
| 2000 | 15 | 55 |
| 2001 | 35 | 83 |
| 2002 | 52 | 97 |
| 2003 | 51 | 214 |
| 2004 | 61 | 241 |
| 2005 | 59 | 264 |
| 2006 | 59 | 221 |
| 2007 | 93 | 408 |
| 2008 | 89 | 419 |
| 2009 | 122 | 651 |
| 2010 | 114 | 703 |
| 2011 | 129 | 943 |
| 2012 | 152 | 1239 |
| 2013 | 155 | 1440 |
| 2014 | 175 | 1635 |
| 2015 | 198 | 1900 |
| 2016 | 241 | 2235 |
| 2017 | 257 | 2333 |
| 2018 | 261 | 2829 |
| 2019 | 244 | 3564 |
| 2020 | 297 | 3933 |
| 2021 | 238 | 5029 |
| 2022 | 205 | 4996 |
| 2023 | 205 | 5102 |
Elon University alumni
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Grant Gustin
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actorsinger
- Biography
-
Thomas Grant Gustin is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as Barry Allen / The Flash on The CW series The Flash (2014–2023) as part of the Arrowverse, and as Sebastian Smythe on the Fox series Glee. Trained in musical theater, his first major credit was as part of the 2010 national tour of West Side Story; he will return to theater in the original Broadway production of Water for Elephants, originating the starring role of Jacob Jankowski.
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Chris Wood
- Enrolled in Elon University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Christopher Charles Wood is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kai Parker in the sixth season of the CW's television series The Vampire Diaries in 2014, after previously appearing on The CW's The Carrie Diaries in the role of writer Adam Weaver in 2013. He also starred in the 2016 CW television series Containment in the starring role of Atlanta police officer Jake Riley. From 2016 to 2018, he played Mon-El on the CW superhero series Supergirl. In 2021, Wood voiced He-Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation. In 2022, he played Russell Hammond in the Broadway musical Almost Famous.
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Rich Blomquist
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- screenwriter
- Biography
-
Rich Blomquist is an American writer, producer and occasional actor. He was a staff writer for The Daily Show in 2003–2006, 2009 and 2011.
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Barrett Wilbert Weed
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
-
Barrett Wilbert Weed is an American actress and singer. She is best known for originating the roles of Veronica Sawyer in the Off-Broadway production of Heathers: The Musical and Janis Sarkisian in the Broadway production of Mean Girls. She also voices Octavia "Via" Goetia in Helluva Boss.
General info
| Founded | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Numen Lumen Intellectual and spiritual light |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,479 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Campus Drive Elon, North Carolina, 27244-2010 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 3362782000 |