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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.
  • Former name: Elon College (1889–2001)
  • Motto: Numen Lumen (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Intellectual and spiritual light"
  • Type: Private university
  • Established: 1889
  • Accreditation: SACS
  • Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian, historic ties with the United Church of Christ
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