ELON UNIVERSITY
- 100 Campus Drive
- Elon, NC 27244
- OPEID College Code: 00292700
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- General Phone: (336) 278-2000
- President: Leo M Lambert
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,666
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Elon University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Church of Christ
- Website
- www.elon.edu
- Mission Statement
- Elon University Mission Statement
Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founder's vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience.
To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these commitments:
a. We nurture a rich intellectual community characterized by active student engagement with a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarly accomplishment.
b. We provide a dynamic and challenging undergraduate curriculum grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by distinctive professional and graduate programs.
c. We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good.
d. We foster respect for human differences, passion for a life of learning, personal integrity, and an ethic of work and service.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,301 | 6,133 | 9,434 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,567 (47%) | 2,423 (40%) | 3,990 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 513 (33%) | 778 (32%) | 1,291 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,291 | 100% |
| ACT ® Exam | 528 | 41% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 570 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 7% | 27% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,492 | $4,772 | $3,680 | $7,556 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 547 | 605 | 956 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $25,489 | $24,076 | $22,166 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,489 | $24,076 | $22,166 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,489 | $24,076 | $22,166 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,236 | $7,770 | $7,296 |
| Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $37,225 | $35,346 | $32,962 |
| In-State | $37,225 | $35,346 | $32,962 |
| Out of State | $37,225 | $35,346 | $32,962 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
| In-State | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
| Out of State | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
| In-State | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
| Out of State | $26,389 | $24,976 | $23,066 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,666 Undergraduate: 4,995 Graduate: 671
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,356 Female: 3,310
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,041 Female: 2,954
- Graduate Gender Male: 315 Female: 356
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,403 Part-Time: 263
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,873 Part-Time: 122
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 530 Part-Time: 141
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 120 | 2% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.2% |
| Black | 327 | 6% |
| Asian | 82 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 2% |
| White | 4,528 | 80% |
| Unknown | 475 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 131 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,335 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,257 | 40% |
| Ages 22-24 | 507 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 241 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 67 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 66 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 41 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 19 | 0.3% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,223 | 995 | 228 |
| Faculty Status | 553 | 404 | 149 |
| Tenured Faculty | 169 | 169 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 492 | 343 | 149 |
| Primarily Instruction | 492 | 343 | 149 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 137 | 137 | - |
| Other Professionals | 249 | 229 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 345 | 286 | 59 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 128 | 112 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 186 | 143 | 43 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,806 (327) | $74,954 (178) | $65,851 (149) |
| Professor | $99,047 (61) | $102,611 (45) | $89,023 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $71,342 (115) | $70,527 (61) | $72,262 (54) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,452 (116) | $63,018 (57) | $57,972 (59) |
| Instructor | $46,623 (4) | $46,913 (3) | $45,750 (1) |
| Lecturer | $55,115 (31) | $57,450 (12) | $53,640 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,264 (16) | $123,902 (9) | $99,586 (7) |
| Professor | $159,292 (4) | $174,722 (3) | $113,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $105,320 (5) | $109,050 (2) | $102,833 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $86,458 (6) | $81,050 (3) | $91,867 (3) |
| Lecturer | $129,700 (1) | $129,700 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,826 (343) | $76,226 (187) | $66,552 (156) |
| Professor | $100,972 (65) | $105,133 (48) | $89,225 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $71,960 (120) | $71,121 (63) | $72,887 (57) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,958 (122) | $63,183 (60) | $58,804 (62) |
| Instructor | $46,623 (4) | $46,913 (3) | $45,750 (1) |
| Lecturer | $56,709 (32) | $61,194 (13) | $53,640 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,885,939 | $3,552,395 | $2,333,544 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 416 | 214 | 202 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 358 | 213 | 145 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 101 | - | 101 |
| Football | 97 | 97 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Soccer | 61 | 28 | 33 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 15 | 15 | - |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $131,292 | $76,713 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $62,413 | $39,027 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 28 | 20 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 80% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 75% |
| White | 79% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 71% |
| 5 Years | 77% |
| 6 Years | 78% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 16 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 61 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 19 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 25 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
