Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois

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A private, four-year college, Elmhurst University provides a great education at an excellent value, consistently ranking among the top colleges and best values in the Midwest. In small classes throughout the liberal arts and sciences, Elmhurst students work with faculty whose top priority is teaching and mentoring. The University is located in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area, 13 miles west of the Loop.

“I love how small Elmhurst is, and that if I ever need help, it’s easy to find.” — Janisa Hicks ’19

Get to know Elmhurst University

2,802
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
62%
 
Enrolled male students
38%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
97%
 
Part-time students
3%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
40%
 
Adjuncts
60%
 
Faculty Ratio
13:1
Student/teacher ratio
$38,354
Full-time tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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5-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Campus Ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • International Student Organization
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theatre
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Symphony orchestra
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Learning Communities
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Disability Services
  • Multicultural Engagement Center
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Veteran Services
  • Counseling
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Contact Elmhurst University

Contact Admissions

www.elmhurst.edu/admission
(630) 617-3400
admit@elmhurst.edu

Campus Location

190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126

(630) 617-3500

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