Elon University
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 | , , United States 36°06′23″N 79°30′03″W / 36.10639°N 79.50083°W |
| Campus | Midsize suburb, 656 acres (265.5 ha) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | Elon News Network |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Phoenix |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Phoenix |
| Website | elon |
Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, the university is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees. 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. Elon's athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Coastal Athletic Association.