Elon University is a private university in Elon, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1889 as Elon College, the university is organized into six schools, most of which offer bachelor's degrees and several of which offer master's degrees or professional doctorate degrees.
Established: 1889
President: Connie Ledoux Book
Former name: Elon College (1889–2001)
Motto: Numen Lumen (Latin)
Motto in English: "Intellectual and spiritual light"
Accreditation: SACS
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian, historic ties with the United Church of Christ