Elon University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,725

Cost of attendance at Elon University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,725

Cost of attendance at Elon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Elon University was $40,366. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Elon University

Elon University net price calculator

$40,366

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Elon University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$40,366	$965 (2%)	$24,048	$22,133	$30,596	$38,312	$46,055
2021	$39,401	$2,837 (8%)	$27,491	$20,762	$29,909	$33,928	$44,112
2020	$36,564	$1,590 (5%)	$24,593	$24,969	$28,861	$35,346	$43,096
2019	$34,974	$1,220 (4%)	$23,200	$24,161	$26,594	$32,754	$41,380
2018	$33,754	$414 (1%)	$18,845	$21,152	$28,649	$31,682	$41,180
2017	$34,168	$718 (2%)	$22,121	$24,182	$25,784	$34,205	$41,476
2016	$33,450	$1,245 (4%)	$23,515	$29,127	$27,038	$32,304	$39,994
2015	$32,205	$1,933 (6%)	$23,385	$24,961	$30,781	$31,737	$38,569
2014	$30,272	--	$19,249	$20,812	$27,423	$30,514	$36,683

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Elon University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$55,647	$1,085 (2%)	$38,725	$16,022	$900
2021	$54,562	$1,806 (3%)	$37,921	$15,741	$900
2020	$52,756	$1,707 (3%)	$36,571	$15,285	$900
2019	$51,049	$1,407 (3%)	$35,319	$14,830	$900
2018	$49,642	$1,543 (3%)	$34,273	$14,469	$900
2017	$48,099	$1,429 (3%)	$33,104	$14,095	$900
2016	$46,670	$1,256 (3%)	$32,172	$13,598	$900
2015	$45,414	$1,868 (4%)	$31,247	$13,267	$900
2014	$43,546	$1,586 (4%)	$30,149	$12,497	$900
2013	$41,960	--	$28,980	$12,080	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Elon University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,192 dormitories available to its students at $6,593 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Elon University is $733 per month.
Does Elon University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Elon University for one academic year is $6,829, which works out to $759 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Elon University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Elon University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $2,250

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,600
How much is Elon University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Elon University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Elon University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,217	$1,046
For out-of-state students	$1,217	$1,046

Housing and Meal

Elon University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Elon University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,829	$6,593	N/A	4,192
2021	$6,686	$6,455	N/A	4,192
2020	$6,460	$6,225	N/A	4,192
2019	$6,210	$6,020	N/A	4,192
2018	$5,969	$5,900	N/A	3,893
2017	$5,767	$5,728	N/A	3,873
2016	$5,599	$5,399	N/A	3,664

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Elon University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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