National Recognition
The National Leader in Student Success
Elon is ranked among the top universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, with a #1 ranking in undergraduate teaching and a #13 ranking for most innovative national university.
For the ninth straight year, Elon is the leader in the “Programs to Look For” feature – the only college or university ranked in all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes.
- #1 Learning Communities
- #1 First-Year Experiences
- #3 Service Learning
- #4 Study Abroad
- #8 Internships/Co-ops
- #9 Senior Capstone
- #11 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #12 Writing in the Disciplines
#1
Undergraduate Teaching
#13
Most Innovative Universities
Five “Great Lists”
- Great-Run Colleges
- Great Career Services
- Great College Dorms
- Great College Theater
- Most Beautiful Campus
#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