Elon University

Overview

Type
4-year • Private
Campus Life
Medium • Suburban
Average Per Year After Aid
$42K
SAT Range
1200–1360
Graduation Rate
83%

Elon University is a medium, 4-year, private school. This coed college is located in a suburban community in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 67% and a graduation rate of 83%.

From the Institution

Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, curious and compassionate, inspired to be big thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Elon's rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 480 full-time faculty members teach in more than 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon's four-year graduation rate is 80%. Elon's 6,337 undergraduate and 825 graduate students come from 49 states and 50 other countries. About 24% are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and other states across the country. Global engagement is central to Elon's experience and students have at least one study abroad experience, often combined with internships, research or service. Elon's Study USA program includes opportunities to study in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Alaska and other locations. In addition, 82% of students complete internships, 59% hold at least one campus leadership position, 81% participate in service, and 23% of students annually work with faculty members on undergraduate research projects. The university includes Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, which is located on a campus in downtown Greensboro, N.C. Master's programs include business administration, accounting, education, higher education, interactive media, management and physician assistant studies; doctoral programs include physical therapy and law. Elon operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, with a four-week term in January. A member of the Colonial Athletic Association, Elon Phoenix athletics include 17 intercollegiate men's and women's sports in NCAA Division I (FCS football). Many students participate in 18 intramural and 21 club sports. The historic 656-acre campus in central North Carolina is designated as a botanical garden, and includes the 56-acre Elon University Forest, a land preserve and natural area for scientific research; and Loy Farm, a center for environmental research and sustainability that includes a solar farm. Founded in 1889, Elon's core values have remained constant throughout history: close relationships between faculty and students, a culture that supports constant innovation, and a , and a strong sense of community. Daily events, social gatherings and sidewalk conversations are hallmarks of this friendly and welcoming academic community.

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College Board Code

5183

Application Types Accepted

Common Application
Online through college's own website

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Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 10

Regular Application Due

March 15

Financial Aid Application Due

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