Elmhurst University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Elmhurst, IL
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 807 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Following Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay-at-home” order for the entire state, the campus is closed to all but essential personnel and remaining students. Most employees have transitioned to working from home, and any essential employees on campus are adhering to social distancing and other safe practices. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B+
About
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.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Intl Student Series: Collecting & Submitting Your Financial Documents
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Find out what you financial documents that you'll need to collect and submit to Elmhurst in order to obtain your I-20, the form that allows you to schedule your visa appointment.
Junior Jumpstart Series: Spring Is For Exploring
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Join us Thursday, March 18th @ 3:00 PM for our Junior Jumpstart Series. The focus will be on exploring all things college related. Learn about the importance of starting the search early, visiting as many institutions you can, and making a checklist. Senior Athletic Admission Counselor, Femi Oyewole will be covering this topic and sharing helpful tips. Stick around until the end for a live Q&A session!
International Student Series: Q&A
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Join the International Team for a Q&A to get your questions answered as you consider studying abroad. This session will not have a formal presentation but will focus only on questions from YOU!
Junior Jumpstart Series: Testing & What You Should Know
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Join us Thursday, April 15th @ 3:00 PM for yet another webinar as part of our Junior Jumpstart Series. This time the focus is on testing. Learn about the ACT & SAT, what Test Optional means, and more. Senior Athletic Admission Counselor, Femi Oyewole will be covering this topic and sharing helpful tips. Stick around until the end for a live Q&A session
Elmhurst University Rankings
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Academics
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 41 responses
- 54%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 56 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 56 responses
Majors
- Psychology103 Graduates
- Business75 Graduates
- Nursing68 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science50 Graduates
- Finance39 Graduates
- Communication Disorders37 Graduates
- Marketing33 Graduates
- Communications32 Graduates
- Biology29 Graduates
- Sociology26 Graduates
Major in Cybersecurity
Elmhurst College’s undergraduate major in cybersecurity, which launches in the fall of 2020, combines coursework from computer science, information systems and mathematics into a dynamic program that addresses the urgent challenges of today. Equip yourself with the skills to obtain a career in government, law enforcement or the private sector.
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Campus Life
- 64%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 66 responses
- 69%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 70 responses
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After College
- 100%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 25 responses