Elon University North Carolina

Private liberal arts university in North Carolina with strong focus on business and professional programs.

College statistics

Address:
100 Campus Drive
Elon, NC
27244
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.elon.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Elon University is a private, not-for-profit liberal arts institution located in Elon, North Carolina, a suburban setting in the Piedmont region. The university enrolls approximately 7,207 students and is classified as a professions-focused undergraduate and graduate research institution, with particular strength in business, management, marketing, and related support services.

Annual tuition is $46,451 with a total cost of attendance of $61,436 including room and board. The acceptance rate is 67.3%, indicating selective but accessible admissions. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile at 675 on the SAT Reading section and 630 on the SAT Math section, or 28 on the ACT Composite. The university has an endowment of approximately $365.5 million.

Elon suits students seeking a mid-sized institution with a blend of liberal arts education and professional program emphasis, particularly those interested in business disciplines. The university categorizes as a Research College and University, reflecting its commitment to undergraduate and graduate research opportunities. For more information, visit elon.edu.