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74.5%Acceptance
$44,536Tuition
6,402Students
83%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$74,545Earnings
#12 in North CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$44,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,536
Average Net Price
$41,048
Students Receiving Financial Aid
9.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,478
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,478
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,914
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
9.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $27,108
$30,001 – $48,000 $23,103
$48,001 – $75,000 $32,133
$75,001 – $110,000 $37,712
$110,001+ $48,382

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Cost Overview

Families at Elon pay an average net price of $41,048 annually, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $27,108 per year, while those from households above $110,000 pay $48,382. Over four years, expect total costs between $108,432 and $193,528 depending on family finances.

The university charges the same $44,536 tuition regardless of residency since 82% of students come from out of state. Graduates typically carry $20,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments around $217. With median earnings hitting $74,545 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent a manageable portion of income. Only 9% of students qualify for need-based Pell Grants, reflecting the school's affluent student body.

Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal here, paying the lowest net price at $23,103 annually.

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