National Recognition
The National Leader in “Student Success”
Elon University is ranked #88 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching for the second straight year and a #10 ranking for Most Innovative National University.
For the sixth straight year, Elon 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.
- #1 Learning Communities
- #1 Study Abroad
- #2 First-Year Experiences
- #2 Senior Capstone
- #2 Service Learning
- #7 Internships/Co-ops
- #10 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #19 Writing in the Disciplines
#2
Undergraduate Teaching
#10
Most Innovative Universities
The nation’s #1 “Best-run College”
- #1 Most Popular Study Abroad Program
- #4 Best Career Services
- #4 Most Beautiful Campus
- #6 Best College Theater
- #12 Best College Dorms
- #14 Best College Newspaper
- #17 Happiest Students
- #19 Their Students Love These Colleges
- #20 Students Most Engaged in Community Service

#1
in study abroad for 16 straight years
Institute of International Education

#30
Best-value private university
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

TOP20
for student engagement
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education