Chances of getting into Elon University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Elon and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #45 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 8,236 out of 10,500 applicants were admitted making Elon University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 26 percent. Elon University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Elon SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1160 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 660 |
| SAT Math 75th | 660 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1320 |
| Average SAT Score | 1240 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Elon University?
Elon University typically requires applicants to be in the top 31 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1080. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1240 out of 1600. The school ranks #6 in North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 68 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1320 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1240 to 1320 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 1160 to 1240 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 1080 to 1160 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 1080 | Low | <55% |
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Elon ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 24 |
| ACT Math 25th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 32 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Elon?
Admission data indicates that Elon regularly accepts students with ACT's of 25 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 22 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 30 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #5 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 47 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Elon University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 30 and Above | Good | >87% |
| 27 to 30 | Avg + | 78%-87% |
| 25 to 27 | Avg - | 70%-78% |
| 23 to 25 | Reach | 60%-70% |
| Less than 23 | Low | <60% |
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Elon GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Elon University?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Elon. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Elon University was 3.99 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.99 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Elon accepts 78% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 61% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 12% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
63% of Elon University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 26% |
| Top 25% of class | 63% |
| Top 50% of class | 92% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 8% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,791 | 3,709 | 10,500 |
| Accepted | 5,273 | 2,963 | 8,236 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 80% | 78% |
| Enrolled | 1,031 | 628 | 1,659 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 21% | 20% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 39 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Elon University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198516 IPEDS survey data for Elon University.
FAQs
Does Elon University prefer SAT or ACT?
68% of students submit their SAT scores to Elon. 47% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Elon University?
78% of those who apply are granted admission to Elon. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Elon University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1320. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Elon University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 30. 47% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.