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Elon University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
January 10, 2025
287 Days Left
Admissions Department
100 Campus Drive Elon, NC 27244-2010
(336) 334-8448 x8448
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
1
History
2
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required for some
Not reported
SAT Only
Required for some
Not reported
ACT Only
Required for some
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
100 Campus Drive
Elon
NC
27244-2010
Phone
(336) 334-8448 x8448
Fax
(336) 538-3986
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 10, 2025
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 1 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 20
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
Counselor evaluation form required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
74% of 17,551 applicants were admitted
Women
75% of 10,849 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 6,702 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,861 (14%) of 13,069 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,073 (13%) of 8,175 admitted students enrolled
Men
788 (16%) of 4,894 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,915
Students Accepting Wait List Position
778
Students Admitted From Wait List
220
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
57%
3.75 - 3.99
10%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
5.8%
2.00 - 2.49
0.4%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 622 average , 580-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16.3%
Score of 600 - 700
47.1%
Score of 500 - 600
31.5%
Score of 400 - 500
5.1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 634 average , 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16.6%
Score of 600 - 700
58.4%
Score of 500 - 600
23.2%
Score of 400 - 500
1.6%
Score of 300 - 400
0.2%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
33.1%
Score of 24 - 29
51.9%
Score of 18 - 23
13.3%
Score of 12 - 17
1.7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
17.2%
Score of 24 - 29
60.5%
Score of 18 - 23
17.2%
Score of 12 - 17
5.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
46.7%
Score of 24 - 29
34.4%
Score of 18 - 23
16.5%
Score of 12 - 17
2.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 20%
Top quarter: 50%
Top half: 86%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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