Elon University
Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, Elon is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees.
Former name | Elon College (1889–2001) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Numen Lumen (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Intellectual and spiritual light" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1889 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Nonsectarian, historic ties with the United Church of Christ |
| Endowment | $308 million (2022) |
| President | Connie Ledoux Book |
| Provost | Rebecca Kohn |
Academic staff | 447 |
| Students | 7,117 |
| Undergraduates | 6,337 |
| Postgraduates | 826 |
| Location | , North Carolina , United States 36°06′23″N 79°30′03″W |
| Campus | Midsize suburb, 656 acres (265.5 ha) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The Pendulum |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Phoenix |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS – CAA |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | www |
Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, Elon is situated on a 656-acre (265 ha) suburban campus between the cities of Greensboro and Raleigh. Less than twenty percent of Elon's undergraduates are native to the state of North Carolina. Elon's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
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