Description
Offering liberal arts academics and professional degree programs in a spiritually diverse, creatively stimulating environment, Elmhurst College embodies a unique learning experience that encourages inquiry, exploration and individuality.
Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ, which means that it honors those of all faiths and even those with no religious beliefs. Students are encouraged to explore various religious and spiritual ideologies through student religious organizations, which include those devoted to Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism and Islam. All students must take one Religion course as well.
Since part of Elmhurst’s mission is to provide both liberal arts and professional majors, students may get bachelor’s degrees in fields ranging from English to Jazz Studies to Speech-Language Pathology.
Pre-professional programs include Pre-Actuarial Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine and Pre-Occupational Therapy. Graduate programs in Teacher-Education and adult-degree options are also available.
Student cultural organizations, performing arts groups, campus publications, social interest groups and special interest clubs provide yet another way for students to explore and develop themselves as individuals.
Transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and a recommendation letter are required for undergraduate admission.
Upon filing their admissions application, students may also apply for financial aid.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
United Church of Christ
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bluejays
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$27,330
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,330
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,362
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,937
- Freshman Class
- 587
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,362
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 87%
- Graduate
- 13%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 84%
- Out-of-State
- 16%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 59%
- Men
- 41%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 7%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 84%
- Michigan
- 2%
- Wisconsin
- 1%
- Indiana
- 1%
- Florida
- 1%
- Other
- 11%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%