Elmhurst College

190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3096
Tel: (630)279-4100
Private, non-profit | 2,920 students
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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.

School Overview:
Elmhurst College
County Du Page County, IL
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate		 2,362 students
Part-Time Undergraduate		 329 students
Part-Time Graduate		 229 students
 
Total Enrollment 2,920 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 836 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 90%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 25%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,472
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 40%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,977
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 76%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $7,722
% Students Receiving Loans 56%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,020

School Notes:

  • Elmhurst is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. 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.
  • The College offers 51 majors, four accelerated majors for adults, 15 preprofessional programs, and nine graduate programs. The Honors Program provides extra opportunities for students who are especially talented, curious, and motivated.The average class has 19 students. The student to faculty ratio—13 to 1—is among the best in higher education.
  • Life at Elmhurst is active and creative. Students get involved in more than 100 activities, from theatre to intramurals to the Mock Trial Team. Three academic centers devoted to professional practice help you explore your career options, find your calling, land a great internship, and make your dreams a working reality.
  • The College is located at 190 Prospect Avenue in Elmhurst. The Elmhurst campus is a 38-acre, registered arboretum. It boasts more than 600 varieties of trees and shrubs—and all the modern facilities required of scholarship today.
  • Elmhurst ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest, according to “America’s Best Colleges,” the survey by U.S.News & World Report. The Princeton Review also lists Elmhurst among the region’s premier institutions of higher learning.

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