Paying for Elon University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$44,536 5.43%	$20,574 5.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Elon University (Elon) is $44,536 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,574. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Elon.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $15,222. It could cover 34.18% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $47,292 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Elon's 4-year tuition is $195,307, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $270,628.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Elon University is $44,536. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.43% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $46,956 , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Elon Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$42,241	$16,486
2023-2024	$44,536	$17,078
Change % 2023-2024	5.43%	3.59%
2024-2025	$46,956	$17,691

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $20,574. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.54% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $21,714 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Elon Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$19,494	$16,486
2023-2024	$20,574	$17,078
Change % 2023-2024	5.54%	3.59%
2024-2025	$21,714	$17,691

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Elon. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,402. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,143.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,329
	2023-2024	$1,402
	2024-2025	$1,479
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,083
	2023-2024	$1,143
	2024-2025	$1,206

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,078. The Living costs increased by 3.59% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Elon's 2024 on-campus COA is $62,514 and off-campus COA is $62,514.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Elon
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$44,536
Room & Board	$14,478	$14,478
Personal Expenses	$2,600	$2,600
Books & Supplies	$900
Cost of Attendance	$62,514	$62,514

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Elon?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Elon is $195,307.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Elon 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$46,190	$47,905	$49,684	$51,529	$195,307
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$47,905	$49,684	$51,529	$53,442	$202,559
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$49,684	$51,529	$53,442	$55,427	$210,081
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$51,529	$53,442	$55,427	$57,485	$217,882
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$53,442	$55,427	$57,485	$59,619	$225,972

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $270,628.

Elon 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$64,502	$66,558	$68,684	$70,883	$270,628
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$66,558	$68,684	$70,883	$73,158	$279,284
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$68,684	$70,883	$73,158	$75,511	$288,236
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$70,883	$73,158	$75,511	$77,944	$297,497
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$73,158	$75,511	$77,944	$80,462	$307,075

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $209,740.

Elon 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$49,280	$51,336	$53,462	$55,661	$209,740
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$51,336	$53,462	$55,661	$57,936	$218,396
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$53,462	$55,661	$57,936	$60,289	$227,348
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$55,661	$57,936	$60,289	$62,722	$236,609
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$57,936	$60,289	$62,722	$65,240	$246,187

	In-State	Out-of-State
Elon University	$44,536
William & Mary	$25,041	$49,412
James Madison University	$13,576	$30,790
Hofstra University	$55,450
Northeastern University	$63,141
University of North Carolina Wilmington	$7,317	$22,985