Elon University

Elon, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Elon University reported a 67.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Elon University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Elon, NC, with an SAT reference of 1200 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $41,555 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

67.3%

18,791 applicants

SAT reference

1200

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$41,555

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Elon University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)114312001280
ACT (composite, 1–36)232528

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

89.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

6,452

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Elon University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$26,523
$30,001 – $48,000$23,514
$48,001 – $75,000$24,064
$75,001 – $110,000$34,472
$110,000+$49,743

Top Majors at Elon University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing431
Communication & Journalism287
Parks, Recreation & Fitness109
Psychology92
Social Sciences86
Biological & Biomedical Sciences79
Visual & Performing Arts76
Health Professions48
Education46
Computer & Information Sciences43

Financial Aid at Elon University

About Elon University

Official website: https://www.elon.edu/

Admissions: https://www.elon.edu/u/admissions/undergraduate/

Frequently Asked Questions About Elon University

What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?

Elon University reported a 67% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 18,791. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Elon University?

The historical 67% acceptance rate suggests Elon University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Elon University?

The imported historical records for Elon University include an SAT reference value of 1200 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Elon University?

The stored historical average net price at Elon University is $41,555 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 75%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $17,523 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Elon University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Elon University is 84%. its stored first-year retention rate is 90%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Elon University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Elon University?

Elon University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 10, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Elon University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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