What division is Elon?

Elon competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the CAA.

What GPA do you need for Elon?

The average GPA at Elon is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Elon has an enrollment of approximately 6,452 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Elon?

Elon has an acceptance rate of 66%.

How do I get recruited to play at Elon?

To get recruited at Elon, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Elon's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Elon

Elon, NCFCSCAA

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

6,452

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

66%

Acceptance

84%

Graduation

90%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Elon is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the CAA, located in Elon, NC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Elon, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

84%

Acceptance

66%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,222

Retention

90%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$58,082

Coaching Staff51 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Elon Athletics

Elon is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Elon, NC, competing in the CAA. With an enrollment of 6,452 students, Elon offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Elon, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Elon is 3.6. The school maintains a 84% graduation rate.

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