Elon University Data & Information Overview
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How Well Is Elon University Ranked?
2026 College Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Elon University was awarded 173 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Ranking
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Elon is ranked #169 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Elon holds the #6 spot on the Best Colleges in North Carolina ranking.
See all of the rankings for Elon University.
What Do Elon Graduates Earn?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Elon with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. That’s great news for Elon students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
