Elon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
NaN%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Elon University has a diverse student body with 19% 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
80.8%(5,008)
Hispanic
6.5%(405)
African American
5.9%(363)
Asian
2.4%(148)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(198)
Unknown
1.1%(68)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment7,123
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
40.5%(2,567)
Women
59.5%(3,770)

Gender Statistics

Men2,567

36% of total enrollment

Women3,770

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Elon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(36)
18-19
41.7%(2,643)
20-21
46.2%(2,924)
22-24
10.9%(689)
25+
0.7%(43)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(15)
22-24
42.3%(332)
25+
55.8%(438)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

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

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age