Elon University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Elon University?

Elon is a private university with the same reported undergraduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $46,451, with $507 in required fees. Published charges are a starting point: an individual aid offer and living arrangements determine what a student ultimately pays.

• 2024-25 undergraduate tuition and required fees: $46,958 combined.
• Reported room and board: $15,583 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $900.

Together, those reported categories total $63,441, before transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable costs. That calculation is not a complete university cost-of-attendance budget. Room and dining charges also vary by selection; students living elsewhere may have different expenses rather than no housing or food costs.

Financial aid can change the comparison considerably. In the reported aid data, 81% of students received some form of financial aid, and 24% had student loans. The average grant amount reported for undergraduate grant recipients was $17,778, but an average award is not an individual offer. Reported average net prices also varied by family income: $23,514 for families earning no more than $48,000 annually, versus $49,743 for families earning above $110,000. Net price reflects costs after grant aid for the measured students, not a guaranteed quote for a new applicant.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, state programs, institutional merit or need-based aid, and applicable military education benefits. Applicants should complete Elon's current financial-aid requirements and compare the resulting aid offer with the university's full annual cost-of-attendance estimate. In particular, distinguish grants from loans and check whether scholarships renew automatically or require continued eligibility.

What are the work-study opportunities at Elon University?

Elon students may seek part-time work, including positions on campus. Federal Work-Study is a form of need-based financial aid for eligible students, but having an award does not itself place a student in a job. Earnings generally come through paid hours worked, rather than as an automatic reduction on the tuition bill.

Students interested in employment should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and use the university's student-employment process to find and apply for openings. A regular campus job may have different eligibility rules. Work hours, pay, and availability depend on the position, so students should not budget as though a particular job is assured.

Elon's career services provide a separate set of resources: individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career exploration, job and internship listings, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can support a search, but they are not verified employment outcomes. An internship is not required of every Elon student, although an individual major may have its own experiential requirements.