Elon University
Elon, NC · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 66.4% |
| Applicants | 18,105 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1130–1320 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 23–28 |
| Avg GPA | 3.85 |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $41,048 |
| Grad rate | 83% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $74,545 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-10 |
| Application fee | $60 (US) · $60 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- What at Elon has caught your eye—programs, opportunities, or experiences you can’t wait to try? (150 words)· ~150 words
- What aspect of your identity do you find most meaningful, and why? (200 words)· ~200 words
- Name three songs from your perfect playlist. We look forward to creating a Spotify playlist from your answers. Song 1 Title:* (75 c) Song 1 Artist:* (75 c) Song 2 Title:* (75 c) Song 2 Artist:* (75 c) Song 3 Title:* (75 c) Song 3 Artist:* (75 c)
- Tell us your top 5. Take this opportunity to let Elon Admissions know more about you. Your top 5 should be something unique to you and will give us a glimpse of who you are. Be creative! You may choose any theme for your top 5. Do you love cooking? List your top 5 recipes. Are you enthusiastic about anime? Name your top 5 characters. Do you watch or participate in a lot of athletic events? Name your top 5 moments. 5.4. 3. 2. 1. (100 c each) Explain why these are your top 5:* (150 words)· ~150 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).