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Elon University reviews

4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(372 total reviews)
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Connie Ledoux Book

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Elon University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 372 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Elon University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bildung industry (3.7 stars).

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372 reviews
5.0
May 26, 2025

Great Teaching University

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Pros

This is a great university that puts faculty in a position to create cutting edge classes for students. The resources are there to be a good researcher and publish well. There are meaningful service opportunities that help bring additional meaning to the role.

Cons

The salary is good compared to other balanced/teaching university. The rewards for researchers can be limited and there is not really a path to being paid like professors at research universities regardless of productivity.

3.0
May 22, 2025

Good enough

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Pros

Flexible schedule, freedom to choose class content, great colleagues

Cons

Hierarchical management practices, Location, Student wealth/entitlement

5.0
May 11, 2025
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Pros

- Great, caring colleagues - Great leadership in President Book, VP Dooley & Provost Kohn - Flexibility in schedule (though the amount varies department to department) - Mission-driven; high priority on values and DEIB work - The work is fun and challenging - plenty of opportunities for innovation and problem solving - Salary study and job classifications have resulted in more fair pay and promotion structure - Benefits and professional development opportunities - Very collaborative

Cons

- There can be many after hours / weekend commitments - Culture of politeness makes resolving conflicts difficult / and can be challenging to give open and accountable feedback - High level of "customer service" expected for students and families

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