Elon University SAT Scores & Admissions
Elon, NC · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
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
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #130 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #7 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.
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1210 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1130 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
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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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington, DC | 1090–1320 | 41% |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 1110–1310 | 78% |
| Alfred University | Alfred, NY | 1100–1310 | 74% |
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | 1100–1310 | 48% |
| St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | 1120–1300 | 66% |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | 1090–1300 | 82% |
Questions about Elon University
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 66%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Elon University?
Historical 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.