Rankings & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report
2026 “Best Colleges”
Elon University has been ranked #1 in the nation for excellence in undergraduate teaching for a fifth-straight year by peer universities, according to the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings. Elon continues to be a leader in the “Programs that enhance student experience” category as the only college or university in the country ranked in the top 10 in all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes.
The Princeton Review
“The Best 391 Colleges”
The 2026 edition of “The Best 391 Colleges” ranks Elon University among the nation’s “Best-Run Colleges” while showcasing its career services, performing arts productions, residential facilities, dining options and intramural sports opportunities.
Poets&Quants
“Best Undergraduate Business Schools”
Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business ranks among the country’s top 40 undergraduate business programs by Poets&Quants, a business education news outlet.
Institute of International Education
2025 Open Doors Report
Elon University ranked #1 in the nation for study abroad in the Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors Report.
The Princeton Review
“Best Value” Colleges
Elon is among 209 schools included in Princeton Review’s “Best Value” Colleges,” which is based on data from its surveys of administrators at more than 650 colleges in 2023 and 2024. Topics covered everything from academics, cost, and financial aid to graduation rates and student debt.
Princeton Review
“Best 168 Law Schools”
The popular college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” includes Elon Law and student praise for its innovative, skills-based curriculum and exceptional faculty and staff.
The Princeton Review
“Best Business Schools”
The Princeton Review selected Elon University’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business for its 2025 list of Best On Campus MBA Programs, a recognition of academic quality, personalized learning environment and career support.
The Fiske Guide
The Fiske Guide to Colleges
The 2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges highlights Elon’s national reputation as a leader in experiential and engaged learning.
College Transitions
“Colleges Worth Your Money”
Elon University has again been named one of the top “Colleges Worth Your Money” by College Transitions, an online source for higher education data and admissions advice that had more than 10 million annual readers.
University Magazine
“Top 10 in Internships”
Elon University is ranked in the Top 10 for the “Best Colleges for Internship, Co-Op Programs 2025” by University Magazine.
Military Friendly
Silver School
Elon University has been designated a 2025-26 Military Friendly School by the veterans advocacy program Military Friendly.