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Elon at a Glance

Alamance Building

Location:
Elon, NC
Setting:
Rural
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$25,489
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,489
Room & Board:
$8,648
Full-Time Undergrads:
4,873
Part-Time Undergrads:
122
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.elon.edu
Admissions Website:
www.elon.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/financialaid
Application Deadline:
January 10
Acceptance Rate:
49 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1680–1970
Average ACT Scores:
25–29

Best Things

  • One of the best private university study abroad programs
  • The campus is absolutely beautiful
  • Friendly atmosphere: Students look out for one another, and professors are personable, accessible, and will let you meet with them outside of office hours
  • Experiential learning requirement
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Very little diversity on campus.
  • Laundry facilities are sparse, sometimes dirty, and some still charge with quarters, which can be inconvenient.
  • Sports teams are not the most successful.
  • Some of the meal plan restrictions can be frustrating and nonsensical.
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Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 1000-5000, North Carolina, Rural, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Elon students enjoy the experience of attending the school, but as with many things there are drawbacks. The community is small and quiet, and other schools are approximately a half hour away. But even though there are drawbacks, and students can sometimes feel like they wish they were somewhere else, they still can’t imagine being at anywhere else. Socially, there is a Greek scene, but students also throw parties in their houses and/or apartments. There is also an abundance of nightlife that is in Greensboro, which is only 20–30 minutes away and well worth the trip.

The academic curriculum can be rigorous at times, but the professors are willing to help in any way that they can. Elon’s student body is great even though they can be a little difficult to deal with at times; there are not a lot of complaints about the University other than its diversity issues and the size of the town. But don’t be fooled by Elon’s size—it may not be for everyone, but life at Elon can be a great experience.

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Campus Strictness at Elon University

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Mathematics '16

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OUR CAMPUS STRICTNESS

I HAVE NOT ENCOUNTERED ANY CAMPUS STRICTNESS THAT EFFECTED ME. THE POLICIES ARE IN PLACE FOR OUR SAFETY. NOTHING THAT WILL HAMPER YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.

Apr 18, 2012

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Athletics at Elon University

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ATHLETICS AT ELON

WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ATHLETICS ON CAMPUS. OUR MARCHING BAND IS VERY POPULAR. WE HAVE A LOT OF SUPPORT FROM OUR FANS AND SCHOOL SPIRIT IS VERY HIGH. WE HAVE SEVERAL NEW ATHLETIC FACILITIES. WE HAVE ENOUGH TO KEEP SCHOOL LIFE INTERESTING BUT IT IS NOT THE MAIN FOCUS AS OTHER COLLEGES.

Apr 18, 2012

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Health & Safety at Elon University

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Mathematics '16

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SAFTY ON CAMPUS

SAFTY ON CAMPUS IS EXCELLENT. WE HAVE 3 DIFFERENT POLICE DEPARTMENTS PATROLL REGULARLY. OUR HIGHEST CRIME IS FOR JAY WALKING. ALL OTHER CRIMES IS EXTREEMLY LOW.

Apr 18, 2012

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User rating for Elon University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 443 user reviews.

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