Elon University
Elon, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Elon, NC · Midsize suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 6,452 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1170–1360 · 2% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1120–1300 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 25–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 83% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $62,266 |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 10, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Communications, Social sciences, Parks, recreation & fitness, Psychology.
Elon campus map
On campus
Rhodes Stadium, Belk Library, Amphitheater.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Skid's Restaurant, Mediterranean Deli, Pandora's Pies, Simply Thai
- Coffee: Smitty's, Oak House
- Shops: Barnes & Noble Campus Shop, All That Jas
- Museums and culture: Heritage Place Community Center
- Parks: Phoenix Club Sports Fields, Mill Point Pool