Elon University
Elon, NC · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1130 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Elon University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 176 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 152 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 122 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 111 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 108 | |
| 6 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 107 | |
| 7 | Political Science and Government. | 89 | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 83 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 56 | |
| 10 | Public Health. | 48 | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 45 | |
| 12 | Economics. | 44 | |
| 13 | Computer Science. | 43 | |
| 14 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 42 | |
| 15 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 39 | |
| 16 | Communication and Media Studies. | 38 | |
| 17 | Human Services, General. | 37 | |
| 18 | International/Globalization Studies. | 36 | |
| 19 | International Business. | 36 | |
| 20 | Journalism. | 33 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?
Elon University has an acceptance rate of 66% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Elon University?
Admitted students at Elon University typically score between 1130 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Elon University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Elon University is approximately $41,555 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Elon University?
4-year graduation rate data for Elon University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
