Elon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
NaN%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Elon University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.0%(5,136)
Hispanic
6.5%(419)
African American
6.2%(400)
Asian
2.4%(151)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
3.2%(207)
Unknown
1.5%(98)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment7,475
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Elon University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Elon University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.0%(2,693)
Women
59.0%(3,873)

Gender Statistics

Men2,693

36% of total enrollment

Women3,873

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Elon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(30)
18-19
42.4%(2,717)
20-21
46.0%(2,946)
22-24
10.4%(666)
25+
0.7%(43)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(12)
22-24
43.0%(346)
25+
55.5%(447)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Elon University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(23)

Regional Representation

International23

NaN% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age