Elon University ranked 393rd in the United States, 1604th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 51 research topics. Elon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,329 academic publications and 66,257 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 29 notable alumni.
Elon University ranked 452nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2164th in the World with 3,275 publications made and 50,021 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Elon University ranked 448th for Psychology in the United States and 1863rd in the World with 1,866 publications made and 37,187 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Elon University ranked 516th for Medicine in the United States and 2634th in the World with 1,783 publications made and 31,061 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Health Science.
Elon University ranked 521st for Computer Science in the United States and 2852nd in the World with 1,782 publications made and 32,319 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cognitive Science.
Elon University ranked 602nd for Biology in the United States and 3508th in the World with 1,578 publications made and 31,120 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
Elon University ranked 552nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3235th in the World with 1,476 publications made and 26,479 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Elon University ranked 423rd for Business in the United States and 2029th in the World with 1,308 publications made and 22,412 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Elon University ranked 576th for Engineering in the United States and 3613th in the World with 1,236 publications made and 23,097 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Elon University ranked 469th for Mathematics in the United States and 2512th in the World with 1,144 publications made and 21,492 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Elon University ranked 583rd for Physics in the United States and 3532nd in the World with 1,116 publications made and 23,424 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
Elon University ranked 391st for Economics in the United States and 1692nd in the World with 1,081 publications made and 21,473 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Elon University ranked 391st for Art & Design in the United States and 1654th in the World with 785 publications made and 11,557 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
