Elon University
Elon, NC · Midsize suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 66.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 18,791
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 12,649
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,677
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 13%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 68%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 66%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 580–650
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 550–630
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 23–28
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 2% / 1%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $62,266
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $46,958
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $46,958
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- Students with federal loans
- 24%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 90%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $45,880
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $74,545
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 6,452
- Graduate students
- 787
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 11 : 1
- Women
- 59%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 9.9%
- Full-time faculty
- 82%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Connie L. Book
- Main phone
- (336) 278-2000
- Address
- 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244-2010
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 1 |
| Early Action | November 1 | December 20 |
| Regular Decision | January 10 | March 20 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | February 10 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- Application fee
- $60 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- School Report required
Testing: Test-optional for fall 2027; nursing applicants must submit SAT or ACT
Financial aid policies
- FAFSA only, no CSS Profile
- Merit scholarships: Merit-based scholarships plus Honors, Fellows and Scholars programs
- ED admits receive a $3,000 Elon Experiences grant
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 86.1% (304 of 353)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 4,214 / 835 / 98
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: elon.edu, elon.edu, elon.edu, elon.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.