Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, says it intends to merge with Queens University of Charlotte.
Elon President Connie Book says if the merger is approved, Elon will assume operational oversight of Queens and the university will become a new home for Elon graduate students.
According to an email sent from Elon Admissions, the merger has been unanimously approved by both Boards of Trustees.
During the 2024-25 academic year Elon University had 6,452 undergraduate students and 787 graduate students enrolled at the university.
Queens University of Charlotte had 1,225 undergraduate students and 374 graduate students enrolled during 2024-25. Queens University’s total enrollment decreased by 13.4% between 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Elon University also has seen its enrollment drop; undergraduate numbers have decreased by 11.6%.
Elon University has multiple programs based in Charlotte including a flexible law school program, a sport management program and a physician’s assistant program set to open in 2027.
Elon and Queens’ Boards of Trustees will be holding a joint meeting in October and will approve the final parameters of the partnership in November.
