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Elon University
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' esperiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Elon University.

7,207
Students
59%
Women
41%
Men

Student Body

Elon University has 7,207 total students. 6,402 are undergraduates and 805 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
6,402
Graduates
805
Total
7,207

The enrollment trend at Elon over the past 3 years:

8.0K
7.7K
7.4K
7.2K
6.9K
6.6K
2022
2023
2024

Additional facts about the student body at Elon:

80%
Students from out of state
50
States represented
50
Countries represented

Gender

More women than men attend Elon University. In the undergraduate class, 59% are women and 41% are men.

Women (59%)
Men (41%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Elon University as of 2024.

Hispanic
437
Black
339
White
5,021
Asian
148
Native
7
Pacific
1
Multiple
167

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Elon University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Elon University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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