A private university in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area, Elmhurst University is committed to helping students reach their full potential—in college and in the world beyond.

Elmhurst is one of the top universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report, and it also ranks among the most innovative and a top performer in social mobility. With more than 70 undergraduate majors, 17 pre-professional programs and a full array of graduate programs, including 1 doctoral program, Elmhurst boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of just 13 to 1. In small classes, professors get to know their students as individuals.

The University’s campus is a green oasis and registered arboretum in the heart of a safe, quiet suburb—but it’s also just a half-hour train ride from downtown Chicago, giving students unlimited access to world-class cultural and professional opportunities.

On campus, students get involved in more than 100 activities, from theatre to intramurals to the Mock Trial Team. The student newspaper wins awards; the radio station has been on the air since 1947. The campus regularly hosts performances, art exhibits and an outstanding array of guest speakers. Elmhurst’s 20 varsity sports teams compete in the CCIW, one of the top conferences in NCAA Division III athletics. Bluejay teams have won conference championships in a variety of sports, and they compete in first-rate facilities.

Elmhurst University’s robust career and pre-professional programs offer students a multitude of options for internships and other professional experiences. Indeed, more than 91* percent of matriculating Elmhurst undergraduates gain on-the-job experience through internships, practicums, service work or other related experiences. And importantly, 96** percent of Elmhurst graduates find full employment or enter graduate school within one year of graduation.

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*91%: Handshake Experiential Learning tag download/2021 undergrad list
**96%: Institutional Research Survey Outcomes/2019–20 class