Applying to Elon

Acceptance RateSAT Median
74.46% 1,260
Elon University's acceptance rate is 74.46% for 2023 admission. A total of 17,551 students applied and 13,069 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Elon.
Elon's acceptance rate places 16th out of 58 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,260 and the ACT score is 28 at Elon. Elon's SAT score is 6th highest among 33 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Elon, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Elon University is 74.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.95%. 6,702 men and 10,849 women applied to Elon and 4,894 men and 8,175 women students were accepted.
Among them, 697 men and 995 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Elon.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Elon
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants17,5516,70210,84900
Admitted13,0694,8948,17500
Enrolled1,69269799500
Acceptance Rate 74.46%73.02%75.35%--
Yield 12.95%14.24%12.17%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Elon University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 35 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 15 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Elon.
The median SAT score is 1,260 with 640 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 580 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Elon. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at Elon University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Elon
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total117012601360
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing590640680
SAT Math580620680
ACT Composite252830
ACT Math242628
ACT English252933
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Elon University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Elon. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Elon University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Elon Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Elon University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Elon.
Admission Information for Applying to Elon
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/apply.xhtml
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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