Elon University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1464 United States of America #338

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Institution Info

Founded: 1889
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 7,117 students
Faculty: 1 590
Endowment: $259.2M
Website: https://www.elon.edu

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Elon University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1889. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 7,117 students, an endowment of $259.2M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1464 · Ranked	71,40

Research Output via OpenAlex

122

h-index

100,620

Citations

4,901

Publications

1,881

i10-index

0,97

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elon University's global ranking?

Elon University is ranked #1,464 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #338 position.

When was Elon University founded?

Elon University was founded in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Elon University?

Elon University has a student body of approximately 7,117 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Elon University's research output?

Elon University has produced 4,901 research publications with 100,620 total citations and an h-index of 122, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Elon University's endowment?

Elon University has an endowment of approximately $259.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.