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Elon University

Elon, NC elon.edu 6,402 students

Elon University's 656-acre campus sits in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, offering a suburban setting between Greensboro and Raleigh. Students experience a strong sense of community fostered by engaged faculty. Known for its emphasis on experiential learning, Elon encourages study abroad, internships, and undergraduate research. The university's Phoenix athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I.

Programs
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,710
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,536
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Elon University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 9% of students receive Pell Grants; 24% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $33,687, roughly 24% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $27,108 $108,432
$30K – $48K $23,103 $92,412
$48K – $75K $32,133 $128,532
$75K – $110K $37,712 $150,848
$110K+ $48,382 $193,528
Sticker price (no aid) $44,536 $178,144
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Elon University

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
75
$66,614/yr Very High 5.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →
74
$69,764/yr Very High 4.8x
Economics Compare across schools →
69
$69,298/yr Very High 4.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →
60
$55,893/yr Very High 3.8x
Computer Programming Compare across schools →
59
$79,819/yr Very High 3.5x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →
56
$62,626/yr High 2.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$47,095/yr High 1.7x
Public Health Compare across schools →
47
$42,088/yr High 2.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
46
$48,637/yr High 3.2x
Political Science Compare across schools →
46
$38,836/yr Very High 3.0x
Community Organization and Advocacy Compare across schools →
35
$42,795/yr High 1.4x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$36,668/yr High 2.3x
English Compare across schools →
35
$36,302/yr Very High 2.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
34
$32,683/yr High 2.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
33
$33,894/yr High 0.9x
Arts & Media Management Compare across schools →
33
$32,413/yr High 0.8x
Journalism Compare across schools →
28
$34,105/yr Very High 2.5x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
27
$21,440/yr Moderate 2.6x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
17
$24,345/yr Moderate 1.4x
Performing Arts Studies Compare across schools →
13
$18,903/yr High -0.0x