Elon University

    Elon, NC · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1130–1280
    Median ~1210
    Acceptance rate
    66%
    Enrollment
    6,452
    ACT middle 50%
    23–28

    Current admissions guidance for Elon University

    Elon is a private university in North Carolina with a reported 1130–1280 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its undergraduate model emphasizes engaged learning, study abroad, research, and internships.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Elon offers test-optional review for first-year applicants. Students may submit SAT or ACT results when the scores add useful evidence, while applications without scores are reviewed through the rest of the academic and personal record.

    Application deadlines

    Early Decision and Early Action applications are due November 1. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due January 10.

    How to use your SAT score

    • A score in or above the reported 1130–1280 range can add support to the transcript.
    • Use test-optional review when the result does not reflect classroom performance.
    • Select Early Decision only for a firm first choice because it is binding.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Elon first-year application · Elon application deadlines.

    How Elon University compares

    • The ~1210 SAT midpoint ranks #131 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #5 of 10 in NC.
    • Its 66% acceptance rate is more selective than 50% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($74,545) are $11,479 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #131 of 197
    SAT rank in NC
    #5 of 10
    More selective than
    50% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$11,479

    What the numbers say about Elon University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 150 points, from 1130 to 1280. A planning score near or above 1320 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 66% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 84% completion rate and $74,545 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1210 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $46,958
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $46,958
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $74,545
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    84%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1130 and 1280. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1320 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1210 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1130 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1280

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1130–1270

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1130

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Elon University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Howard UniversityWashington, DC1090–132041%
    Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ1110–131078%
    Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC1140–134062%
    Austin CollegeSherman, TX1100–131048%
    Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PA1120–131091%
    St. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY1120–130066%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Elon University?

    Elon University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1130–1280, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1320 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Elon University's acceptance rate?

    Elon University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 66%.

    How much does it cost to attend Elon University?

    Published tuition is approximately $46,958 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Elon University test-optional?

    Elon offers test-optional review for first-year applicants. Students may submit SAT or ACT results when the scores add useful evidence, while applications without scores are reviewed through the rest of the academic and personal record.

    When are Elon University's application deadlines?

    Early Decision and Early Action applications are due November 1. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due January 10.

    Official site: www.elon.edu