National Recognition
The National Leader in “Student Success”
Elon University is ranked #83 among the nation’s most prestigious comprehensive universities, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and a #9 ranking for Most Innovative National University.
For the seventh 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 Service Learning
- #3 Senior Capstone
- #6 Internships/Co-ops
- #9 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #16 Writing in the Disciplines
#1
Undergraduate Teaching
#9
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