Home > Colleges > North Carolina > Details page
Elon University
Elon University
ELON, NC . 4 Year 3.6
#1185 in Best Colleges in America
100 CAMPUS DR ELON, NC 27244

Overview

Elon University, founded in 1889, is located in Elon, North Carolina, USA. It is a private university dedicated to cultivating leaders with a global vision and social responsibility. The school's 690-acre campus is designated as a botanical garden, with 56 acres of Elon University Forest and Loy Farm, providing rich natural research resources. Elon University's educational philosophy emphasizes practical learning, offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and multiple graduate programs covering liberal arts, business, communication, education, health sciences and law. The school implements small class teaching, with a teacher-student ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 20 people, and is committed to providing a personalized educational experience. Elon University pays special attention to students' global experience and career development. More than 80% of undergraduates participate in international study programs, 82% of students complete internships, 69% of students participate in undergraduate research, 55% of students hold leadership positions, and 79% of students participate in volunteer services.

Rankings

  • 60

    #60 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 3

    #3 55 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 82

    #82 in Best Colleges for Public Health in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 60 of 1,363
  • Best Colleges for Public Health in America 82 of 281
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 114 of 828

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • ACampus
  • B+Athletics
  • AParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • C Location
  • ADorms
  • A Campus Food
  • A Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Communications
    182 Graduates
  • Finance
    159 Graduates
  • Marketing
    136 Graduates
  • Psychology
    93 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    84 Graduates
  • Accounting
    59 Graduates
  • Public Health Education
    57 Graduates
  • Business
    47 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    44 Graduates
  • Radio and Television
    44 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 10
    Application Deadline
  • 78%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,677
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    73%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    83%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    6,144 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    193
  • Undergrads Over 25
    1%
  • Pell Grant
    9%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

You Might Also Like