Tell me about Elon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have several nieces and nephews who either went to or currently attend Elon. Are they happy? Yes. But none of them have high expectations for themselves. Though they were educated in progressive, private schools in the Mid-Atlantic, they are not intellectual and none have left Elon with a deep curiosity about, much less understanding of, the world around them. People rave about their service learning culture. But I prefer my kids' college to be stronger in education than service learning. My sibling is constantly telling me not to worry so much about where/if my kids go to college because there's "a school for everyone," using her children's experience at Elon as an example. Based on that small sample size, I do not want my kids to go there.

And, right on time - queue the snark...

[Anonymous]

Good supports for ADHD kids. https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/koenigsberger-learning-center/disabilities-resources/frequently-asked-questions/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To us, it felt like a private JMU - wealthier kids and skewing more towards students from the Mid-Atlantic and New England whose parents wanted them at a smaller, private university. Top states for students after NC are MA, NJ, NY, CT and MD (notice both VA and SC are missing).

Grounds and buildings are well-maintained, especially compared to many smaller colleges and universities in the South. The atmosphere is a bit sleepy, but it seemed like a student who wanted personal attention from professors could find it there.

Overall, it's about 60% female, 40% male, and you pick up on the imbalance quickly on campus.

Elon is a very small town, and the nearest town of any size (Burlington) is dumpy (hard hit by decline of textile industry in NC). More to do in either the Research Triangle 35-40 miles east or Greensboro 20 miles west.

First Year Students State of Origin
NC - 17%
MA - 11%
NJ - 10%
NY - 8%
CT - 7%
MD - 7%
PA - 7%
VA - 6%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have several nieces and nephews who either went to or currently attend Elon. Are they happy? Yes. But none of them have high expectations for themselves. Though they were educated in progressive, private schools in the Mid-Atlantic, they are not intellectual and none have left Elon with a deep curiosity about, much less understanding of, the world around them. People rave about their service learning culture. But I prefer my kids' college to be stronger in education than service learning. My sibling is constantly telling me not to worry so much about where/if my kids go to college because there's "a school for everyone," using her children's experience at Elon as an example. Based on that small sample size, I do not want my kids to go there.

Shouldn't that be "But none of them has high expectations for himself or herself"?

With errors like this, I'm worried for your children, despite your deep curiosity about the world around you. Based on the small sample size (your post), I don't want my kids around yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have several nieces and nephews who either went to or currently attend Elon. Are they happy? Yes. But none of them have high expectations for themselves. Though they were educated in progressive, private schools in the Mid-Atlantic, they are not intellectual and none have left Elon with a deep curiosity about, much less understanding of, the world around them. People rave about their service learning culture. But I prefer my kids' college to be stronger in education than service learning. My sibling is constantly telling me not to worry so much about where/if my kids go to college because there's "a school for everyone," using her children's experience at Elon as an example. Based on that small sample size, I do not want my kids to go there.

Shouldn't that be "But none of them has high expectations for himself or herself"?

With errors like this, I'm worried for your children, despite your deep curiosity about the world around you. Based on the small sample size (your post), I don't want my kids around yours.

NP: Pronoun usage has changed in recent decades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To us, it felt like a private JMU - wealthier kids and skewing more towards students from the Mid-Atlantic and New England whose parents wanted them at a smaller, private university. Top states for students after NC are MA, NJ, NY, CT and MD (notice both VA and SC are missing).

Grounds and buildings are well-maintained, especially compared to many smaller colleges and universities in the South. The atmosphere is a bit sleepy, but it seemed like a student who wanted personal attention from professors could find it there.

Overall, it's about 60% female, 40% male, and you pick up on the imbalance quickly on campus.

Elon is a very small town, and the nearest town of any size (Burlington) is dumpy (hard hit by decline of textile industry in NC). More to do in either the Research Triangle 35-40 miles east or Greensboro 20 miles west.

First Year Students State of Origin
NC - 17%
MA - 11%
NJ - 10%
NY - 8%
CT - 7%
MD - 7%
PA - 7%
VA - 6%

Right. So once you include other states from New England, Delaware, and DC, you've got a student body that is primarily from the New England/Mid-Atlantic areas. Not something you'll find at too many schools in the South.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have several nieces and nephews who either went to or currently attend Elon. Are they happy? Yes. But none of them have high expectations for themselves. Though they were educated in progressive, private schools in the Mid-Atlantic, they are not intellectual and none have left Elon with a deep curiosity about, much less understanding of, the world around them. People rave about their service learning culture. But I prefer my kids' college to be stronger in education than service learning. My sibling is constantly telling me not to worry so much about where/if my kids go to college because there's "a school for everyone," using her children's experience at Elon as an example. Based on that small sample size, I do not want my kids to go there.

What does this even mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have several nieces and nephews who either went to or currently attend Elon. Are they happy? Yes. But none of them have high expectations for themselves. Though they were educated in progressive, private schools in the Mid-Atlantic, they are not intellectual and none have left Elon with a deep curiosity about, much less understanding of, the world around them. People rave about their service learning culture. But I prefer my kids' college to be stronger in education than service learning. My sibling is constantly telling me not to worry so much about where/if my kids go to college because there's "a school for everyone," using her children's experience at Elon as an example. Based on that small sample size, I do not want my kids to go there.

What does this even mean?

Maybe she doesn’t like her nieces and nephews. It happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To us, it felt like a private JMU - wealthier kids and skewing more towards students from the Mid-Atlantic and New England whose parents wanted them at a smaller, private university. Top states for students after NC are MA, NJ, NY, CT and MD (notice both VA and SC are missing).

Grounds and buildings are well-maintained, especially compared to many smaller colleges and universities in the South. The atmosphere is a bit sleepy, but it seemed like a student who wanted personal attention from professors could find it there.

Overall, it's about 60% female, 40% male, and you pick up on the imbalance quickly on campus.

Elon is a very small town, and the nearest town of any size (Burlington) is dumpy (hard hit by decline of textile industry in NC). More to do in either the Research Triangle 35-40 miles east or Greensboro 20 miles west.

First Year Students State of Origin
NC - 17%
MA - 11%
NJ - 10%
NY - 8%
CT - 7%
MD - 7%
PA - 7%
VA - 6%

Right. So once you include other states from New England, Delaware, and DC, you've got a student body that is primarily from the New England/Mid-Atlantic areas. Not something you'll find at too many schools in the South.

Kind of hard for most UMC VA residents to justify the expense of Elon over say JMU, unless special circumstances (ADHD). I liked Elon when we visited. Buddy from high school went there and loved it. He's doing just fine.

[Anonymous]

I've had two interns in my dept from Elon and both were very impressive (data analyst role). I'd definitely look further at it when my kids start applying.

[Anonymous]

Couple of stats to consider.
Retention Rate - 89% (decent)
6 Yr Grad Rate - 84% (ok, not great)
Diversity - 81.3% White (Not very good)
Average Class Size - 21 (Pretty Good)
Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 (Pretty Good)
Endowment: $256M

[Anonymous]

A colleague’s kid went there and has had lots of interesting travel opportunities. She seems like a nice, smart kid. I think the family got a lot of merit scholarship money.

[Anonymous]

Very good study abroad program.
Still can't find the Niche #383 ranking mentioned earlier.