"Although the "formal structure of the proposed merger" still needs to be finalized, Elon officials said in a university announcement that "the vision is clear: to create a stronger, more sustainable model of higher education in Charlotte that expands access, enhances opportunity, prepares a future-ready workforce and honors the storied legacies of both institutions." Language in the announcement suggests that Elon will absorb Queens as part of the merger."
"Elon is the larger of the two institutions and appears to be more financially stable. Elon enrolled more than 7,230 students last fall, according to its Common Data Set. The head count at Queens came in at 1,599 students last fall, its Common Data Set shows. Elon has an endowment valued at more than $361 million, compared to nearly $162 million at Queens,"
Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte plan to merge with formal structure to be finalized and regulatory approval required. The stated vision is to create a stronger, more sustainable model of higher education in Charlotte that expands access, enhances opportunity, prepares a future-ready workforce and honors both institutions' legacies. The merger is anticipated to conclude in summer 2026, with Elon operating Queens in partnership with existing and legacy leaders. Elon enrolled over 7,230 students last fall and holds an endowment above $361 million; Queens enrolled 1,599 and holds nearly $162 million and has run deficits. Queens laid off employees after missing enrollment goals, which it blamed on a flawed FAFSA rollout.
Read at Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]