Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University
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190 Prospect Avenue - Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Region
Great Lakes
Campus Setting
Suburban
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
3,138
Student/Faculty Ratio
14:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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Region
Great Lakes
Campus Setting
Suburban
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
3,138
Student/Faculty Ratio
14:1
Highest Degree
Doctoral
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Financial Aid Office

From Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University (IL), is located in a quiet, safe suburb close to shopping and restaurants and just a 30-minute train ride to Chicago.  The 48-acre Elmhurst campus is a registered arboretum boasting more than 900 varieties of trees and shrubs. The University was founded in 1871 and has a long history of preparing students for lifetimes of professional achievement. 

Elmhurst offers its 2,800 traditional undergraduates a choice of more than 70 majors, including 15 pre-professional programs. An honors program provides additional opportunities for especially motivated, talented and curious students. All classes at Elmhurst are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. The average class has 20 students; the student-to-faculty ratio - 13 to 1 - is among the best in higher education. Full-time staff members devoted to professional practice help students explore career options, land great internships and turn dreams into a working reality. Students get involved in more than 100 activities, from theatre to intramurals to the mock trial team to 20 varsity sports.

 

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Required
Highschool Rank
Considered
Highschool Record
Required
College Prep Program
Considered
Recommendations
Not Required
Admission Test Scores
Not Required
Exam % Submitted Score Range
SAT 17 960 - 1210
ACT 4 23 - 28
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 6,254 40% 59% 1%
Admitted 4,737 36% 63% 1%
Enrolled 607 36% 63% 1%
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 17 960 - 1210  
ACT 4 23 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 6,254 40% 59% 1%
Number admitted 4,737 36% 63% 1%
Number enrolled 607 36% 63% 1%

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Transportation/Mobility Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Actuarial Science
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing Research
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Organizational Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Technology
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Information Science/Studies
Education
Education
Education
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Rhetoric and Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health and Wellness
Public Health
Clinical Nurse Leader
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Economics
Geography
Geography
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Fine and Studio Arts Management
Music Management
Design and Visual Communications
Graphic Design
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre
Art/Art Studies
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Music
Digital Arts
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization — — —
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — —
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management — —
Project Management — —
Transportation/Mobility Management — — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
Finance — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — —
Actuarial Science — — —
Management Science — —
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — — —
Marketing Research — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication and Media Studies — — —
Communication — — —
Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs — — —
Journalism — — —
Organizational Communication — — —
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services — — —
Computer and Information Sciences, Other — — —
Computer and Information Sciences — — —
Information Technology — —
Computer Science — — —
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications — — —
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance — —
Network and System Administration/Administrator — — —
Information Science/Studies — — —
Education Education —
Education — — —
Special Education and Teaching —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels — — —
Art Teacher Education — — —
Biology Teacher Education — — —
Drama and Dance Teacher Education — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
Foreign Language Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Music Teacher Education — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — —
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education — — —
Social Science Teacher Education — — —
Speech Teacher Education — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Rhetoric and Composition — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics — — —
German Language and Literature — — —
French Language and Literature — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer — — —
Communication Sciences and Disorders — —
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist — — —
Health and Wellness — — —
Public Health — —
Clinical Nurse Leader — — —
Clinical Nurse Specialist — — —
Nursing Practice — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — —
Occupational Therapy/Therapist — — —
History History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — —
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences Signal/Geospatial Intelligence —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Religion/Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology — — —
Psychology — — —
Social Sciences Economics — — —
Geography — —
Geography — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Sociology — — —
Urban Studies/Affairs — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies — — —
Theology/Theological Studies — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management — — —
Fine and Studio Arts Management — — —
Music Management — — —
Design and Visual Communications — — —
Graphic Design — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Musical Theatre — — —
Art/Art Studies — — —
Jazz/Jazz Studies — — —
Music Performance — — —
Music Theory and Composition — — —
Music — — —
Digital Arts — — —

SAGE Prime College

Elmhurst University participates in SAGE Prime! Through SAGE Prime, you will be able to claim discounts of at least 10% off of the costs for non-traditional education programs, for yourself, offered by select member colleges and universities! This special benefit is available exclusivity to account holders in the SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards program.

Our Mission: Elmhurst University inspires intellectual and personal growth in our students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical contributions to a diverse, global society.

Our Vision: Elmhurst University aspires to be a national leader in undergraduate and graduate education, recognized for the success of our students and alumni, our innovative faculty and staff, and our local, national, and international partnerships.

Our Values: Intellectual Excellence, Professional Preparation, Community, Social Responsibility, Stewardship, and Faith, Meaning and Purpose.

Graduate Students

Our innovative graduate programs are tailored to meet the demands of the marketplace. We offer 20-plus graduate degrees and certificate programs to optimize your career objectives. You will develop versatile technical skills and fresh solutions to real-world challenges through project-based learning. Our faculty program directors support you every step of the way. They'll help you choose classes, grow your network, and achieve your goals. 

Have questions about the Prime program? Contact Office of Admissions at admit@elmhurst.edu or call (630) 617-3400.

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

Campus Images

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Mission Statement

Elmhurst University inspires intellectual and personal growth in our students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical contributions to a diverse, global society.