Rankings & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report
2021 “Best Colleges”
Elon is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #88 National University, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching for the second straight year and a #10 ranking for Most Innovative National University. Elon also is the leader in the “Focus on Student Success” feature – the only college or university ranked in the top-20 in all eight categories of high-impact academic programs.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
“Best Value” University
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance names Elon one of the nation’s top 30 “Best Value” private universities for 2019 and #5 among private schools in the Southeast and Mid-South.
Institute of International Education
Leading Institutions for Study Abroad
For 15 straight years, Elon has earned a #1 ranking for study abroad by the Institute of International Education.
The Princeton Review
“The Best 386 Colleges”
Princeton Review ranks Elon University the #1 “best-run” college in the nation, with a #4 “most beautiful” campus, #1 ranked study abroad program and #4 career services in its 2021 college guide.
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright Student Scholars
Elon produced more Fulbright U.S. Student Award winners than any of other “doctoral/professional university” for 2018-19.
Poets & Quants
“Top Business Schools”
Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is ranked among the country’s top 60 undergraduate business programs by Poets & Quants, a business education news outlet.
The Princeton Review
“Best Business Schools”
In its annual rankings of on-campus MBA programs, The Princeton Review listed Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business as one of the best business schools for 2020.
Corporation for National & Community Service
President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
The President’s Community Service Honor Roll names Elon one of the nation’s top universities for community service (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006).
The Princeton Review
Guide to Green Colleges
The Princeton Review names Elon one of the nation’s “greenest” colleges. The university has been recognized for the 10th year in a row as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada.
College Factual
“Best Nationwide Colleges”
College Factual ranks Elon in the top 6 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities, earning 34 badges of excellence in a variety of academic programs.
The National Jurist
“Most Innovative Law Schools”
The National Jurist has named Elon University School of Law among the nation’s 20 most innovative law schools.
The Fiske Guide to Colleges
The popular college guide highlights Elon’s focus on experiential learning in its 2021 edition.
College Consensus
“A premier student-centered learning environment”
College Consensus combines scores from the major college rankings and student reviews to rank Elon #68 in the nation and #5 in North Carolina.
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
A leader in student engagement
Elon is ranked #16 in the nation for student engagement, a measurement of the connections between students and faculty members, challenging academics, promoting critical thinking and applying knowledge in real world situations.
National Council on Teacher Quality
Top Ranked Elementary
The National Council on Teacher Quality ranks Elon #3 in the nation for Special Education programs and #22 for undergraduate elementary education.
Insight Into Diversity
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Elon received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine.