by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Elon University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Elon University stood at $46,958 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $507; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,451 |
| Fees | $507 |
| Total | $46,958 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Elon University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Elon University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Elon University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Elon University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Elon University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,218 |
| Two Years Ago | $41,734 |
| One Year Ago | $44,029 |
| Most Recent Year | $46,451 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Elon has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 5.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $49,541 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.65%, so cost a year out lands around $50,080.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $50,080 |
| In 2 Years | $53,410 |
| In 3 Years | $56,961 |
| In 4 Years | $60,749 |
| In 5 Years | $64,788 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $221,200.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Elon University, see the Elon University Financial Aid page.
