A selective, mid-sized, private liberal arts and sciences university
Founded in 1889 in Elon, North Carolina; Elon University School of Law campus opened in 2006 in Greensboro, N.C.
Motto: Numen Lumen (intellectual and spiritual light); Colors: maroon & gold
656 acre
Campus
Designated as a botanical garden; includes Elon University Forest and Loy Farm
One of only seven private universities in the nation with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law and health sciences along with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, which promotes excellence in the liberal arts and sciences
60+
Majors
4 - 1 - 4
Academic calendar
(includes January term)
13:1
student-faculty ratio
Students
6,291
undergraduate
826
graduate & professional
7,117
total
from
46
states
49
countries
60%
Female
40%
Male
67%
Undergraduates living on campus
90%
First-year retention rate
79%
Four-year graduation rate
Elon Experiences participation
Inquisitive minds. Active learning.
22%
Undergraduate research
Fall 2020 Admissions
15,306
applicants
10,975
admitted
1,587
enrolled
SAT Average
1233
ACT Average
27
2020-21 Cost
$37,921
Tuition & fees
$13,141
Room & board
Athletics
NCAA Division I athletics
Colonial Athletic Association