Elmhurst University
Founded 1871
President Troy VanAken (President)
Fees USD 38,900
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Elmhurst University is a private university affiliated with the United Church of Christ, founded in 1871 in Elmhurst, Illinois. Enrolling 4,500 students in Chicago’s western suburbs, Elmhurst is known for nursing, business, music, and education programs with strong connections to the O’Hare business corridor and Chicagoland corporate community.
Colleges
- Division of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing for suburban Chicago healthcare
- Niebuhr School of Business — AACSB-accredited business
- Division of Music — Performance and music education
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for suburban Chicago districts
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~67% | Tuition: ~$38,900