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Campus & Student Life at Elmhurst University

Home to about 2,838 undergraduates in 2020, Elmhurst is a small, private university located in Elmhurst, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Elmhurst offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Elmhurst can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Elmhurst Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Elmhurst University is Affiliated With the United Church of Christ Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Church of Christ faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Church of Christ Colleges and Universities.

Elmhurst Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Elmhurst. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Elmhurst Disability Services.

Elmhurst for the Military

While not a "service academy", Elmhurst does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Elmhurst Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Elmhurst for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Elmhurst University

Elmhurst offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Elmhurst University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Elmhurst University

Elmhurst has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,838 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,687 (94.7%). Part-time attendance was 151 (5.3%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,6871512,838

Elmhurst University is Ranked #1,085 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Elmhurst is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Elmhurst #1085 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Elmhurst University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Elmhurst by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Elmhurst Diversity Guide.

Elmhurst University Competes in the NCAA

Elmhurst has a total of 516 student athletes, 321 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,264,463
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,264,463
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Elmhurst University Athletics

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