
Elms College's overall acceptance rate for the 2023 application year was 87.6%, with 1,442 applicants and 1,264 accepted. This reflects a decline from the 2022 acceptance rate of 91%, where 1,177 applicants led to 1,070 acceptances. Additionally, the 2021 application year showed a notable drop to 68% acceptance from 1,565 applicants. This trend indicates a fluctuation in acceptance rates, with the college experiencing both peaks and troughs in competitiveness over recent years.