- Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.85, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–650 reading and writing, 550–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite
- Average net price: $41,849 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Elon University reported: an average GPA of 3.85 (2024–25), an acceptance rate of 66% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Elon University reviews each application.
Elon University average GPA
Elon University reported an average high school GPA of 3.85 for its first-year students who submitted one (86% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Elon University acceptance rate
Elon University admitted 12,012 of 18,105 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elon University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Elon, North Carolina, with 6,452 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Elon University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1208 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Elon University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Elon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $41,849 a year at Elon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Elon University with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Elon University admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Elon University students have?
The middle 50% of Elon University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–650 in reading and writing and 550–630 in math; ACT composite 23–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Elon University look for?
Elon University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.85, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
How selective is Elon University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Elon University admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Elon University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Elon University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Elon University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What is Elon University's acceptance rate?
Elon University's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,012 of 18,105 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Elon University?
A lot: Elon University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Elon University if a parent went there?
Yes. Elon University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Elon University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $41,849 a year at Elon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Elon University accept AP credit?
Yes. Elon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Elon University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Elon UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Elon University Common Data Set 2024–25Elon University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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