OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Analytics (School of Communications)
ACEJMC-accredited media degree based in the cutting-edge McEwen and Schar communications complex, training investigative reporters, digital data journalists, and broadcast producers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 3.5+ with strong writing coursework.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Common Application, personal essay, and optional media writing portfolio.
- Recommendation letters
- Two teacher/counselor evaluations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Communications Fellows award providing $5,500/year study grant plus funded winter term media project
- Application fee
- $60 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $44,250 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Elon University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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