Yes, Elon is a private school.
Based on the provided reference, Elon is a mid-sized private university with a diverse student body. This confirms that Elon is indeed a private institution of higher education.
Here's a breakdown of what that means:
- Private University: Elon University is not funded or operated by a state government. It relies on tuition, endowments, and private donations.
- Mid-Sized: It has a substantial student population (6,452 undergraduates and 787 graduate students) but isn't as large as some of the biggest universities.
- Diverse Student Body: The university attracts students from nearly all U.S. states and many international countries (49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 52 countries).
