Elon University
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in North Carolina. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,700 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.
About This School
Elon University is a private nonprofit institution located in Elon, North Carolina with approximately 6,452 undergraduate students enrolled. Elon University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $41,555 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $58,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, the university is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees. Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, Elon is situated on a 656-acre (265 ha) suburban campus between the cities of Greensboro and Raleigh. Elon's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.
Strong option for students who want a well-rounded private university experience with solid outcomes — an 83% graduation rate and median debt of just $18,500 at graduation are both encouraging signs that students finish and don't leave buried in loans. The $58,700 median earnings at 10 years is respectable but not exceptional, so it's worth thinking carefully about your major and career goals before committing to a $41,000/year net price. The 67% acceptance rate means this isn't a reach school for most applicants, making it a realistic choice for students who want a mid-sized, residential campus with a strong sense of community in North Carolina's Piedmont region.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,452 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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