Outcomes at Elon
Graduation Rate
83.26%
Retention Rate
90.00%
The graduation rate at Elon University is 83.26% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. 1,293 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,553 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 54.67%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Elon University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Elon University. 1,293 students have completed. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 257 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,553 | 1,553 |
| Completers | 1,293 (83.26%) | 1,293 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.19%) | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 257 (16.55%) | 257 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,226 students have completed in 4 years and additional 56 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,226 (78.94%) |
441 (70.90%) |
785 (84.32%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 56 (3.61%) |
39 (6.27%) |
17 (1.83%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 11 (0.71%) |
10 (1.61%) |
1 (0.11%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83.26% (1,293/1,553) | 78.78% (490/622) | 86.25% (803/931) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 90.91% (40/44) | 93.33% (14/15) | 89.66% (26/29) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 76.92% (60/78) | 64.71% (22/34) | 86.36% (38/44) |
| Hispanic | 82.35% (84/102) | 61.29% (19/31) | 91.55% (65/71) |
| White | 82.86% (1,025/1,237) | 79.57% (409/514) | 85.20% (616/723) |
| Two or More Race | 88.68% (47/53) | 93.75% (15/16) | 86.49% (32/37) |