Spotlight on Elon University

If you're from the mid-Atlantic area, you've probably heard of Elon University, a private university in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. If you're not familiar with Elon, it's time to take a look. In 2006, Newsweek-Kaplan gave Elon the top ranking for student engagement, and indeed, the majority of Elon students participate in study abroad, internships, and volunteer work. Elon emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning, and the university provides students with the feel of a small liberal arts college, the breadth of a comprehensive university, and the excitement of Division I athletics. It's a rare mix.

Elon also scores points for its value -- the tuition is about $10,000 less than many comparable private universities.

If you're familiar with Elon University, please share your impressions in the College Admissions Forum. You can also use the forum to recommend a college for a future spotlight.

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Profiles of North Carolina Universities:

• Elon University
• UNC Chapel Hill
• North Carolina State
• Duke University