Overview

Elon University is a Comprehensive institution located in Elon, NC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2700 Campus Box
Elon, NC  27244
United States

Contact Mr. Evan Sprinkle
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@elon.edu
Phone: 336-278-3566
Fax: 336-278-7624

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Project Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Engineering Chemistry
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Public Health, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music, General
Music, Other
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

17,834

Applied

13,859

Accepted

6,302

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,400

Females Applied

8,984

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,434

Males Applied

4,875

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

4.07

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Counselor evaluation form

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 10th	March 20th
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	632	590	680
SAT Math	617	580	660
ACT Composite	27	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,734

Private

Fees

507

Full-time student fees

13,886

Room & board

6,818

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

22,584

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,047

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,496

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,380

Avg. Loan Aid

7,326

Avg. Grant Aid

17,025

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,302

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

80%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.27%
Black or African American	5.73%
White or Caucasian	79.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	2.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	2.84%
Other	0.79%

Gender

Male (40.23%)

Female (59.77%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	62%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Fall Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fraternities and sororities, Elon Outdoors, Club Sports, Media and Service and Advocacy

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Student Transport Service (Safe Rides)

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse			No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing			No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey			No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

587

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 456

Part-time - 131

Male - 287

Female - 300