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

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$27,330

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,330

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,362

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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%