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.

U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges badge image for National Universities 2024.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