Elon University Admission
Acceptance Rate
66.35%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.38%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,607
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 18,105 students have applied and 12,012 students have allowed to admit to Elon University (Acceptance rate: 66.35%). Elon's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.38 % where 1,607 students have finally enrolled out of 12,012 admitted students.
Elon acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of St Thomas and Samford University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.24%).
Elon enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.34%).
How to Apply to Elon University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Elon. Elon offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Elon and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Elon University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Elon University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,273). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University | 1,200 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,273 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Elon University, 40 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 610 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,200 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Elon University, 24 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Elon Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Elon University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |