Elms College

Elms College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 93% of applicants get into Elms College each year. Last year, 1,150 students applied to Elms College and 1,066 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Elms College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Elms College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Elms College's admissions stats.

Elms College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	1205
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	9%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Elms College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Elms College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Elms College?

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Elms College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Elms College Admissions

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Transferring to Elms College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Elms College

Elms College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Elms College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Elms College

What does Elms College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Elms College for more information on admission factors.

Elms College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Elms College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Elms College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Elms College?

Students admitted to Elms College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Elms College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 9% of Elms College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Elms College?

To be competitive with other Elms College applicants, you should strive to score between 1085 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Elms College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1085, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Elms College student is 1205.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Elms College students scored 635 or higher and 75% of students scored 545 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Elms College students scored 665 or higher, and 75% scored a 545 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Elms College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Elms College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Elms College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Elms College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Elms College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Elms College.

Does Elms College accept transfer credits?

✅ Elms College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Elms College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Elms College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Elms College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Elms College?

❌ No, Elms College is test optional, so you can choose whether to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Elms College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Elms College is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Elms College?

❌ Elms College does not offer early decision.

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