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Acceptance Rate History
Elon University
NC · Current rate: 67%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67.31% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 74.46% | 17,551 | 13,069 |
| 2021 | 77.71% | 17,834 | 13,859 |
| 2020 | 71.7% | 15,306 | 10,975 |
| 2019 | 78.44% | 10,500 | 8,236 |
| 2018 | 72.14% | 10,729 | 7,740 |
| 2017 | 66.53% | 9,623 | 6,402 |
| 2016 | 60.44% | 10,098 | 6,103 |
| 2015 | 57.2% | 10,256 | 5,866 |
| 2014 | 53.93% | 10,443 | 5,632 |
| 2013 | 53.98% | 9,949 | 5,370 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Elon University's acceptance rate has increased from 54.0% in 2013 to 67.3% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2026.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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