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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,551 | 6,702 | 10,849 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 13,069 | 4,894 | 8,175 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,692 | 697 | 995 | 0 | 0 |
| 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)
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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1170 | 1260 | 1360 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, 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.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.elon.edu/e-web/admissions/apply.xhtml |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |