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Elon University

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world rank  788

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Overview

Established in 1889, the Elon University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Elon (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Elon University is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Elon University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 136-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Elon University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Elon University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Elon University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Elon University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

Elon University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1889
Motto Numen Lumen
Intellectual and spiritual light
Colours Maroon and gold
Mascot Phoenix
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University Location

Address 100 Campus Drive
Elon
27244-2010 North Carolina
United States
Elon University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Elon University Phone Number (336) 278 2000
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Elon University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Elon University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Elon University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Elon University.



Elon University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Elon University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Elon University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Elon University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Elon University's Admission Office Admission Office

2700 Campus Box
Elon 27244-2010
(336) 278 3566
800 334 8448

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Elon University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Elon University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Elon University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Elon University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Elon University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Elon University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Elon University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Elon University is None Religious Affiliation

None. formerly Protestant/Reformed


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Elon University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Elon University's Library
Elon University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 316,057 physical volumes, 481,660 physical media, 375,681 digital/electronic media and 260 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 25 full-time employees, including 14 librarians. Elon University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Elon University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Elon University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,192 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Elon University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Elon University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Elon University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Elon University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Elon University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Elon University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Elon University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Elon University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Elon University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1947


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Elon University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Chemical Society
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Elon University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Elon University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Elon University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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