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The teachers at Elon are unique. They are very interested in their students inside and outside of the classroom. I have had teachers ask me how other important things in my life are going, i.e. interviews or presentations in other classes. They are always willing to meet with you for help in their class or if you need help in another. My professors bring a light to the classroom; I can tell they love their job and that directly affects how much I learn and how hard I work in their class.
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Overall Experience

Elon - Elon, NC

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.

By The Numbers

General Information:
100 Campus Drive
2700 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244-2010

Control:
Private

Academic Calendar:
4-1-4 (2 semesters with a Winter Term in January)

 Religious Affiliation:
Loosely tied with United Church of Christ

Founded:
1889

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(800) 334-8448

Full-Time Undergraduates:
4,832

Part-Time Undergraduates:
107

 Total Male Undergraduates:
2,030

Total Female Undergraduates:
2,909

Overall Acceptance Rate:
41%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
69%

Total Applicants:
9,380

Total Acceptances:
3,870

Freshman Enrollment:
1,286

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
33%

Early Decision Deadline:
November 1

Early Decision Notification:
 
December 1

Early Action Deadline:
November 10

Early Action Notification:
 
December 20

Regular Decision Deadline:
January 10

Must-Reply-By Date:
Early Decision: January 15
Regular Decision: May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
3,016

Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
1,211

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
39

 Transfer Applications Received:
310

Transfer Applications Accepted:
179

Transfer Students Enrolled:
88

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
58%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1130–1310

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
560–650

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
570–660

Freshman Retention Rate:
90%

Top 10% of High School Class:
29%

Application Fee:
$50

Common Application Accepted?:
No

Supplemental Forms?:
No

Admissions Phone:
(336) 278-3566

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
In-State Tuition:
$22,126

Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,076

Room and Board:
$7,770

Books and Supplies:
$900

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$5,781

 Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
73%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
February 15

Financial Aid Phone:
(336) 278-7640

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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