Elon University

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Private liberal arts university in Elon, North Carolina, United States

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About Elon University

According to Wikipedia, Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, Elon is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees.

Elon University's Online Degrees

BSBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing & Mis
  • Economics & Finance
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Homeland Security
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • Global Studies
  • Community Services
  • Individualized
  • Security Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Elon University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
17,83478%83%123027

How Much Does Elon University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$38,725
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$27,491
30K - 48K$20,762
48K - 75K$29,909
75K - 110K$33,928
110K+$44,112

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Elon University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Elon University, then you can expect to earn an average of $58,700 per year. You also have a 95% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Elon University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
7,5807,409171

Where is Elon University?

Elon University is located at 100 Campus Drive, Elon NC 27244-2010

How Safe is Elon University?

Elon University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Elon has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Elon University Known For?

Elon University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Elon University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Elon University's Most Influential Alumni?

Elon University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, History, and Business. Here are some of Elon University's most famous alumni:

William E. Gortney
William E. Gortney
A United States Navy admiral.
Rich Blomquist
Rich Blomquist
An American writer.
Wes Durham
Wes Durham
An American sportscaster.
H. Shelton Smith
An American professor.
Jack McKeon
An American baseball player, manager.
Reno Collier
An American comedian.
James Danieley
An American academic administrator.
Mike Trainor
Mike Trainor
An American comedian.
James S. Denton
James S. Denton
An American publisher.
Phillip Kellam
An American politician.
Frank Haith
An American basketball coach.
Nat Robertson
An American politician.

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