Diversity at Elon

Diversity is honored and welcomed at Elon. Students come from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 49 countries, and represent many different cultures and ethnicities, including 13 percent of students who come from multicultural backgrounds. With 5,000 undergraduates, Elon is big enough to offer the resources of a large university, but small enough to nurture a close-knit campus that values each person. 

During your time here, you will meet new people, make new friends and consider new perspectives. Elon’s emphasis on individual attention and opportunity will give you a chance to shine. Professors will get to know you personally, and are devoted to giving you the tools necessary for success.

You will also have access to many programs and resources for enrichment. Elon’s Multicultural Center helps multicultural students adjust to college life, and assists all students with the exploration of diverse topics.  The Center is also home to the African American Resource Room — a study area, gathering place and historical archive celebrating African American culture.

We want to hear from you

Meet Kimberly Holley, director of Multicultural Recruitment

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Ways to get involved
Elon offers many opportunities for students to further explore their academic and cultural interests outside of the classroom. Here are some organizations and programs that may be of interest:

• El Centro de Español, Elon’s Spanish center, gives students, faculty and staff the opportunity to learn conversational Spanish in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Elon’s Spanish house, La Casa de Español, is a learning community for those who want to reinforce their language skills by living with other students who are learning Spanish.
• Study abroad opportunities are also available for students who want to immerse themselves in an international experience.
• E. Pluribus Unum (Diverse Students of Journalism and Communications) promotes diversity within the School of Communications.
• Diverse Students of Science raises awareness of health disparities in the United States.
• Members of Elon’s Model UN attend conferences that develop their understanding of international affairs, diplomacy and the role of the United Nations in the world.
• The Latin American Student Association (LASO) provides advancement, awareness, and acceptance of Latin American culture both on and off campus.
• The LGBTQ Office is working to gather the various existing LGBTQ resources, organizations and research projects on campus under one umbrella while developing new initiatives to further enhance Elon’s commitment to diversity.

More information about multicultural student organizations.

Come see Elon for yourself!

Multicultural Experience Weekend is a special open house program held each spring for those interested in learning more about the multicultural experience at Elon. Students lead campus tours, provide helpful information and answer questions from prospective students and their parents. For more information or to arrange a campus visit, please call the Admissions Office at 800-334-8448 or 336-278-3566. Hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Graduation rate ranks in top 2 percent nationally
A study by The Education Trust ranks Elon in the top 2 percent of U.S. master’s-level schools in four-year graduation rates for African American students.

Resources you can count on
Financial aid opportunities such as grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs are available to students. Our financial aid counselors will be happy to discuss your options.  Click here for more information.

Need More Info?

For information about admissions, scholarships or campus visits for prospective multicultural students, call Kimberly Holley at 800-334-8448 or email her.