National Recognition

The National Leader in Student Success

Elon University is ranked #89 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and a #6 ranking for most innovative national university.

For the eighth straight year, Elon is the leader in the “Programs to Look For” feature – the only college or university ranked in the top 20 in all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes.

• #1 Learning Communities
• #2 First-Year Experiences
• #3 Service Learning
• #3 Study Abroad
• #5 Senior Capstone
• #7 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
• #9 Internships/Co-ops
• #19 Writing in the Disciplines