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Elon University

Elon, NC · Private Nonprofit · 6,452 students

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$75k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

66%Acceptance Rate

84%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)84.0%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)79.9%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate89.8%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students9.1%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1208

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing29.3%

Communications19.5%

Psychology6.3%

Social Sciences5.8%

Biological Sciences5.4%

Health Sciences3.3%

Education3.1%

Computer Science2.9%

Engineering1.7%

Mathematics1.4%

History0.8%

Humanities0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$11k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$20k

Instructional Spend per Student

$365M

Total Endowment

Elon University — Academics

Elon University has a graduation rate of 84.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 89.8%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1208. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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