
Elmhurst University
Address
Address: 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, USA
Website: https://www.elmhurst.edu/
School Details
Key facts
Value:
- #3 Best Undergraduate Teaching (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- #9 Best Value Colleges in Illinois, Forbes
- #9 Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- #11 Best Regional Universities Midwest, U.S. News & World Report
Location and Campus
The University is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, a vibrant suburb just a 30-minute train ride from Chicago, one of the world’s best cities
Faculty
- All classes at Elmhurst are taught by professors, not teaching assistants
- About 80 percent of the College’s 160 full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field
Class Size
- The average class has 18 students
- The student to faculty ratio—14:1—is among the best in higher education
Career Development
More than 93 percent of Elmhurst graduates are working or in graduate school within a year of graduation
Student Life
Student life offers more than 100 activities, from Greek life to intramural activities to the Mock Trial Team
Rankings & Accreditation
- #10 Best bang for the buck in the Midwest, Washington Monthly
- #10 Best regional comprehensive Universities in the Midwest, US News & World Report, 2017
- #4 Best regional value in the Midwest, US News & World Report, 2017
- #6 Best colleges in Illinois, Money Magazine
Entry Requirements
- Online Application (Free)
- High school Academic Profile
- SAT 900 or ACT 18
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79
- Optional: Personal Essay
Tuition and Fees
- Tuition & fees: $36,370 / 1 year
- Room, Board & Fees: $10,344 / 1 year
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Yes