Elon University Graduate Schools

Elon University (referred to as Elon) is a Private, 4 years school located in Elon, NC. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Elon University is $19,494 in average. The school has 786 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 7,123 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Elon University (referred to as Elon) is a Private, 4 years school located in Elon, NC. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1947 - Current).
Elon Directory Information
School NameElon University (Elon)
Address100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244-2010
Phone336-278-2000
Webhttps://www.elon.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/apply.xhtml
Financial Infohttps://www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/FinancialAid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Elon University is $19,494 in average. The school has 786 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 7,123 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 97 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$19,494
Student Population786
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs97 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Elon University is $19,494 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,083.
Elon University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Elon University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Elon University is $19,494. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.54% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$13,482-
2019-2020$16,178-
2020-2021$18,432-
2021-2022$18,828-
2022-2023$19,494-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Elon is relatively expensive compared to private graduate schools in North Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the North Carolina graduate tuition is $22,206 (public) / $15,785 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Elon University$19,494
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
North Carolina Graduate Schools$12,434$17,527
Public$8,258$22,206
Private$15,785
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,486 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Elon University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.90% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $16,486. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.90% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,230$2,600$12,230$2,600
2019-2020$12,685$2,600$12,685$2,600
2020-2021$13,141$2,600$13,141$2,600
2021-2022$13,422$2,600$13,422$2,600
2022-2023$13,886$2,600$13,886$2,600
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,083 at Elon University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.54% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$749
2019-2020$898
2020-2021$1,024
2021-2022$1,046
2022-2023$1,083
The law school tuition at Elon University is $49,067 for academic year 2022-2023. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Elon University.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Elon University
TuitionFees
Law$49,068-

Graduate Programs at Elon

Elon University offers 11 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 297 students have completed their study at Elon University.
Offered Degrees at Elon University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree90126
Doctor's degree - other20171
Total110297
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Elon University by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Physician Assistant program with 39 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 127 completers.
Elon University offers 11 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 297 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 126 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 171 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 14 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia14-
Education [+] 12 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration12-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 39 completers-
Physician Assistant39-
Business [+] 61 completers-
Business Administration and Management29$63,300
Accounting15-
Management Science17-
Total126
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 127 completers-
Law127-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 44 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist44-
Total171

Graduate Student Population at Elon

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 825 students enrolled into Elon University graduate schools where it has total 7,123 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 751 full-time and 74 part-time graduate students. By gender, 301 male and 524 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total825301524
Full-time751263488
Part-tme743836
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 572 White (69.33%), 114 Black/African American (13.82%), 51 Hispanic (6.18%), 12 Asian (1.45%), and 76 students with other races. 11 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total825301524
American Indian/Native American633
Asian1266
Black/African American1143480
Hispanic511437
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White572224348
Two More826
Un-Known511437
Non-resident Alien1147
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Elon University. 347 students are aged 20 to 24 (42.06% of total students), 14 students are aged above 50 (1.70%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Elon University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total825301524
Age 20-2115312
Age 22-24332102230
Age 25-29321128193
Age 30-34753639
Age 35-39281315
Age 40-49401426
Age 50-641459

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