Elon at a Glance

Elon fosters a community of hands-on experiences with an emphasis on Career Development.

About Elon Talent

Whether it’s researching leukemic cell lines, studying abroad, participating in organizations, building a race car, or leading the marching band, Elon provides countless opportunities for hands-on learning that make graduates stand out when applying for jobs. Watch these student and alumni videos to learn more about how they designed their Elon experience and achieved success.

Student and Alumni Voices

Meet the Incoming Class

Get a snapshot of our first-year class.

Majors and Minors

Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs.

Rankings and Recognition

Elon continues to be named among the top universities in the nation, according to the 2026 rankings included in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” guide. Elon received a #1 ranking for undergraduate teaching for the fifth consecutive year and a #8 ranking for “most innovative” university. Elon is also recognized as the leader in “Programs that Enhance Student Experience” category, as the only institutions in the country named to the top 10 in all eight categories linked to student success and positive learning outcomes. The programs include First-Year Experiences (#1), Learning Communities (#1), Study Abroad (#2), Service Learning (#2) and Senior Capstone (#2). Princeton Review ranked Elon among the nation’s “Best-Run” universities in its 2026 college guide.

View all rankings and recognitions.

First Destination Reports

Review where our students have gone to intern, work, and pursue advanced degrees.