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Elon University

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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
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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
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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.

Elon Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Elon University

sambaran

Broadcast Journalism '12

5.0
A+

Ultimate Student Experience Meets Real-World Application

Elon is the best thing that ever happened to me. It's a unique place because you will be an academic, with an incredible global knowledge, while also serving the community, doing required internships, research, and studying abroad at least once... all while participating in student organizations and still getting coated in mud and having a blast at Festivus in the spring. (Facebook search it.) Students here do more than the average college student, our facilities are incredible, Princeton Review says we're one of the prettiest campuses in the country, and we send almost all of our students abroad. You'll work hard, play hard, and have a killer resume when you leave here. This place will never leave you. It changed my life.

Dec 10, 2010

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Overall Experience at Elon University

jwanner

'13

4.6
A

Awesome

I'm a freshman and Elon paid for me to study abroad to Mexico and create a business plan for a Mexican village. I would choose elon again. Campus is awesome. People are awesome.

Apr 27, 2010

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Overall Experience at Elon University

Anonymous

Elon University Student

I have had the best time in my...

I have had the best time in my life because of Elon. They provide opportunity, encouragement, and a starting path to a bachelor’s degree or master’s. I would not wish it to be anywhere else other than Elon. As a matter of fact, I wish there were an Elon in Maryland, so I could go to school closer to home without sacrificing the wonderful opportunities and pleasures I get from Elon University.

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