Elon, NC | elon.edu

Elon is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning. Students work closely with faculty who are dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarship. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs.

 

Representatives

Brittany Slaughter
She/Her/Hers
Director of Regional Admissions
(336) 278-7629 bslaughter2@elon.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Suburban

Closest Airport (Distance)
GSO (33 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
6,402 / 7,207

Average Class Size
20

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
76% / 20% / 2%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)

Average ACT / SAT
28 / 1277

Average GPA
4.09

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
18,788 / 13,855 (65%)

Deposits
1,677

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

 

Application Information

Test Optional? Sometimes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Sometimes

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Early Action: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 10

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: July 1
Spring: Jan 15

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
A Separate Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Priority Deadline November 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A

Link to Scholarship Info
elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships

 

Points of Pride

  1. Elon is ranked by US News & World Report as the #1 institution for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #1 institution for Learning Communities. Princeton Review ranks Elon as one of the Top 10 Best-Run Colleges and the Institute of International Education ranks Elon as the #1 doctoral university for study abroad.

  2. College Coffee is a longstanding tradition. This weekly community event brings Elon faculty, staff, and students together for fellowship.

  3. Elon’s historic 690-acre campus is designated as a botanical garden and includes a land preserve and area for scientific research with a center for environmental research and sustainability, a solar farm, and water reclamation areas.

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