Elmhurst College is a private college, enriched by its liberal arts heritage, established in 1871 by Protestant German immigrants and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The College seeks to support a diverse and caring community of scholars, teachers, students, and staff who work together for the purpose of learning. The College dedicates itself to the development of humane values, the skills of critical and creative inquiry, the capacity and desire to serve others, commitment to meaningful work, understanding of global interdependence, and responsible citizenship. The College affirms the spiritual basis for living a meaningful and purposeful life.
< CollapseElmhurst College was founded in 1871. It is a private four-year institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It is located on 38 acres (154,000 m²) of land in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. There were approximately 2,670 undergraduate students and 230 graduate students enrolled in Elmhurst College in 2007.
Elmhurst College offers the following degrees:
In 1871 Chicago businessman Thomas Bryan and his wife Jennie gave land in Elmhurst, Illinois to the German Evangelical Synod of the Northwest. This land was given for the purpose of establishing a school to prepare young men for the theological seminary and to train teachers for parochial schools. The Elmhurst Proseminary opened later that year. The first students--all male--studied Latin, Greek, English, German, music, history, geography, mathematics, science, and religion. All classes, including English, were taught in German.
In 1919, the Proseminary became the Elmhurst Academy and Junior College. It offered (in English) both pre-theological and classical education programs. The expanded curriculum included courses in public speaking, physical education, economics, psychology, and the history of education. In 1923, the Academy and Junior College assumed the name Elmhurst College, and became a four-year college for men, offering the Bachelor of Arts degree. Women first enrolled in 1930. In 1949, Elmhurst College offered its first Evening Session for adult students.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 32% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc) Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc) Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc) Track (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,660 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,600 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 60 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,893 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,418 | 67% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,192 | 64% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,953 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
80% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 6% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 640, Math: 620 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
