A private university in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan area, Elmhurst University is committed to helping students reach their potential—in college and in the world beyond.
Why Choose Elmhurst?
We're in the Top 10!
Elmhurst ranks in the
top 10 regional colleges in the Midwest, according to
U.S. News & World Report and among the Midwest's 10 Best Values. We make college affordable with 98 percent of out students qualifying for financial aid.
You'll Get an Exceptional Education
No matter which of our 59 majors you choose, you'll learn from faculty who are scholars and experts in their fields. With a student-to-faculty ratio of just 13 to 1, class sizes are small at Elmhurst so your professors will get to know you, take an active interest in your future and help you find your own professional path.
Interested in a career in health care?
The Dr. Dennis J. Patterson Center for the Health Professions brings together students from across the health care spectrum for an innovative mix of academic and co-curricular programs. The center offers a wide range of professional and preprofessional programs to prepare you for a successful career in any area of health care. No matter which program you choose, you'll gain first-hand experience through internships and fieldwork at some of the nation's leading hospitals and organizations. You'll participate in seminars and workshops, meet professionals in your field of interest and build a strong portolio of your work to show professional schools or future employers.
You'll Love Our Location.
Our gorgeous campus is a green oasis in the heart of a safe, quiet suburb—but it’s also just a few blocks from Elmhurst Metra station, where you can catch the train for a 30-minute ride to downtown Chicago. That means easy access to tons of fun and endless professional opportunities. Take a virtual tour of our campus here.
You'll Get a Head Start On Your Career
At Elmhurst, you'll gain real-world experience starting your first year. Internships, professional mentors and shadowing experiences will help you define your future and give you the skill to reach your potential. Employers love Elmhurst graduates, because they're ready to make valuable contributions from the first day on the job.
At Elmhurst, 93% of our graduates find full-time employment or enter graduate school within a year of graduation. With over 2,000 options for internships and other professional experiences, the Center For Professional Excellence at Elmhurst helps you identify, shape and define your career goals, and connects you with people and resources to help make your dreams a reality.
The Center for Professional Excellence helps you identify, shape and define your career goals, and connects you with people and resources to help make your dreams a reality. One-on-one meetings with the career education staff help develop meaningful career goals, craft a strong résumé and conduct effective interviews
