Elon University
NC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 63.3% | 1,333 | 81.4% | 1,270 |
| 2024-2025 | 66.3% | 1,607 | — | — |
| 2023-2024 | 67.3% | 1,677 | — | — |
| 2022-2023 | 77.7% | 1,591 | — | — |
| 2021-2022 | 77.7% | 1,591 | — | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- James Madison University
- University of Vermont
- Furman University
- University of Delaware
- Quinnipiac University
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?
Elon University admits 63.3% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Elon University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Elon University is 1190–1340, with a median score of 1270. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1190; students at the 75th percentile scored 1340.
What ACT score do I need for Elon University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Elon University is 25–31, with a median of 28.
How much does Elon University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Elon University is $50,386. Room and board is approximately $17,127. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Elon University?
Elon University's 6-year graduation rate is 81.4%. The first-year retention rate is 89.1%.
How many students attend Elon University?
Elon University enrolls 6,191 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Elon University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.