Private · #115 National University
Elon University
Elon, NC · 6,452 undergraduates
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $62,266 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,523 |
| $30k–$48k | $23,514 |
| $48k–$75k | $24,064 |
| $75k–$110k | $34,472 |
| Over $110k | $49,743 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $62,266.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $106,092 | $111,793 |
| $30k–$48k | $94,056 | $99,110 |
| $48k–$75k | $96,256 | $101,428 |
| $75k–$110k | $137,888 | $145,298 |
| Over $110k | $198,972 | $209,664 |
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask Elon University how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at Elon University
66% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check Elon University's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
At Elon University: 278 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $50,022 median earnings (Marketing.)
Many undergraduate business schools admit their own cohort at application time and are more selective than the university overall; others admit only after two years of coursework.
Check: Whether the business school is direct-admit for first-years, and if not, what GPA the internal application actually requires.
At Elon University: 40 bachelor's degrees awarded a year · $21,508 median earnings (Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.)
Admission usually turns on an audition or portfolio judged by the department, which can outweigh grades and test scores in either direction.
Check: Audition/portfolio dates and prescreen requirements — many fall well before the regular application deadline.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at Elon University in computer science, engineering, nursing or architecture, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of Elon University, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing. · Business | $50,022 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. · Business | $62,154 | — |
| Psychology, General. · Social Sciences | $23,649 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $33,993 | — |
| Political Science and Government. · Social Sciences | $36,674 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $41,119 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $38,953 | — |
| Biology, General. · Biological Sciences | $25,194 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. · Visual & Performing Arts | $21,508 | — |
| Journalism. | $39,369 | — |
| Economics. · Social Sciences | $44,189 | — |
| Public Health. · Other Health Professions | $28,598 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is Elon University a reach, target, or safety for you?
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Model my odds & cost — freeFigures are estimates modeled on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data and recent reporting, provided for guidance only. Always confirm cost with Elon University’s official net price calculator and admissions figures with the school directly.