
Elon University students walk through campus past the Inman Admissions building on Feb. 13 following the announced tuition increase of 5.14% by the university on Feb. 10. The tuition increase will take effect for the 2023-24 academic year.
Elon University falls 49 spots in U.S. News ‘national universities’ ranking
Elon University has fallen in multiple categories across multiple college ranking lists, most notably the 49 spot drop in the U.S. News and World Report’s “national universities” ranking. Elon also dropped 12 spots in “best value schools,” three sports in best study abroad programs and two spots in “most innovative,” all from U.S. News and World Report. According to an Elon University admissions website, Elon University was ranked at No. 84 in national universities in 2019 and has since dropped to No. 133, but there may be a reason for the changes.