Elon University
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
Colonial 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
Jan 17
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A
Link to Scholarship Info
elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
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.
College Coffee is a longstanding tradition. This weekly community event brings Elon faculty, staff, and students together for fellowship.
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.
