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Elon University
Explore admissions details for Elon University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Elon University
Elon University is a private nonprofit institution in Elon, NC. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Elon University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 67%. Reported student size is about 6,402, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Elon University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Elon University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
67%
Average SAT
1,222
Average ACT
Not available
Student Size
6,402
In-State Tuition
$44,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,536
Elon University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Elon University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 67%. The average SAT shown here is 1,222. Graduation rate is 83%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Elon University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
67%
Graduation Rate
83%
SAT Average
1,222
ACT Composite
Not available
SAT Reading
Not available
SAT Math
Not available
Graduation Rate
83%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Elon University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Elon University reports in-state tuition of $44,536 and out-of-state tuition of $44,536. Average net price is $41,048, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $59,369 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $20,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Elon University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$44,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,536
Average Net Price
$41,048
Attendance Cost
$59,369
Average Net Price
$41,048
Cost of Attendance
$59,369
Median Debt
$20,500
Elon University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Elon University enrolls about 6,402 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $74,545.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Elon University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
6,402
Median Earnings
$74,545
Elon University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Elon University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Elon University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Elon University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Elon University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Elon University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Elon University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Elon University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Elon University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Elon University?
Elon University currently shows an acceptance rate of 67% in this dataset.
How competitive is Elon University?
Elon University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Elon University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Elon University cost?
Elon University reports in-state tuition of $44,536, out-of-state tuition of $44,536, and an average net price of $41,048.
What test scores are shown for Elon University?
Elon University shows an average SAT of 1,222.
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