Elon, NC
Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 67% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,500 | 8,236 | 1,659 | 78% |
| 2020 | 15,306 | 10,975 | 1,587 | 72% |
| 2021 | 17,834 | 13,859 | 1,591 | 78% |
| 2022 | 17,551 | 13,069 | 1,692 | 74% |
| 2023 | 18,791 | 12,649 | 1,677 | 67% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,949 of 11,618 women and 4,700 of 7,173 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Elon University has an acceptance rate of 67% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,649 of 18,791 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 67 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
18,791 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,677 enrolled.
No. Elon University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 67% — it has become more selective.