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Elon Talent at a Glance

Elon University is a selective, independent, private university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. Elon is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, east of Greensboro and northwest of Raleigh/Durham. Founded in 1889, Elon is situated on a beautiful and historic 575-acre campus.

Key Facts and Figures

Enrollment 2012- 2013

Undergraduate: 5,357

Graduate: 672

Male/Female Ratio: 41%/59%

Ethnic Minorities: 14%

Enrollment by Major:

Arts & Sciences: 2,783

Business: 1,356

Communications: 1,054

Education: 289

Other/Undecided: 466

Top States:

NC: 25%

MA: 9%

NJ: 8%

MD: 8%

VA: 7%

CT,NY,PA: 6% each



 

Class of 2012-2013 Profile:

Applications: 10,241

Acceptance Rate: 52%

SAT Average: 1845

Academic GPA: 4.0

 

Academics:

  • More than 60 undergraduate majors
  • Graduate programs in business (MBA), education (M.Ed.), physical therapy (DPT), law (JD), and interactive media (MA)
  • Full-time faculty:  385, 86% with Ph.D.
  • Student/faculty ratio:  13/1
  • Average class size:  21
  • 4-year graduation rate:  76%
  • Freshman retention rate:  90%


 

Elon academic majors and program factsheets

The College of Arts & Sciences 

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Departments at a Glance:

Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

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School of Communications 

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School of Education 

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School of Health Science

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School of Law

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