Elon University
Elon, NCPrivate nonprofitRank 793 of 1,732Traditional rank 530 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,108 |
| $30–48k | $23,103 |
| $48–75k | $32,133 |
| $75–110k | $37,712 |
| $110k+ | $48,382 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $42,241 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $44,536 |
| Change | $2,295 (+5.4%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $14,478 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +26.1% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 83% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 90% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 9% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 28% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,172 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,861 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | $17,469 | $4,823 |
| High Point University | $18,149 | −$9,772 |
| St. Andrews University | $18,206 | $1,000 |
| Brevard College | $18,517 | −$8,750 |
| Shaw University | $15,568 | $1,795 |
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