ELON, NC · PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Elon University reported a $41,555 average net price, a completion rate of 83.5%, $77,800 median earnings four years after completion, and $20,500 median federal debt among completers in the June 2026 College Scorecard release.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardPage compiled September 16, 2026Download source data ↗
01 · Earnings after completion
Elon University’s median earnings were $77,800 four years after completion and $70,407 five years after completion, based on 1,076 and 883 working graduates, respectively.
The red marker shows the federal earnings threshold where available. Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled; they do not include every former student.
02 · Cost after grant aid
Elon University reported a $41,555 average net price. Published lower-income figures were $26,523 for households below $30,001 and $23,514 for households from $30,001 to $48,000.
| Federal income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $26,523 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $23,514 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $24,064 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $34,472 |
| $110,001+ | $49,743 |
Average net price is cost of attendance minus average grant and scholarship aid for the defined cohort. Your actual price depends on the institution’s aid offer.
03 · Student progress and aid
Elon University reported a completion rate of 83.5%, a retention rate of 90.1%, a Pell-recipient share of 9.9%, and a federal-loan share of 24.5%.
These percentages have different denominators. Completion and retention describe first-time student cohorts; Pell and federal-loan shares describe undergraduate aid receipt.
04 · Federal student debt
Median federal debt among Elon University completers was $20,500 across 945 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
$20,500
Borrower repayment progress after four years: Not reported across a reported cohort of 928 undergraduate completers.
05 · Field-of-study evidence
3 Elon University programs met this site’s evidence threshold, including Finance and Financial Management Services, Marketing, and Communication and Media Studies.
A program page requires at least 75 working graduates plus published four-year earnings and median debt. This is our evidence threshold, not a federal rating.
06 · Nearby comparison set
This report lists 6 other private nonprofit institutions in North Carolina that match Elon University on state and control type; the set is not ranked.
Answers at a glance
The Elon University FAQ reports $41,555 average net price, $77,800 four-year median earnings, and $20,500 median federal debt.
The reported average net price was $41,555 for the applicable Title IV student cohort. It is a cohort average, not an individual aid offer.
Elon University’s median earnings were $77,800 four years after completion and $70,407 five years after completion, based on 1,076 and 883 working graduates, respectively.
Median federal debt among Elon University completers was $20,500 across 945 reported borrowers. The figure is cumulative debt, not annual cost or a monthly payment.
