by our College Data Analytics TeamHome 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.
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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.
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.
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.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
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-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,687 | 151 | 2,838 |
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.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Elmhurst by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Elmhurst Diversity Guide.
Elmhurst has a total of 516 student athletes, 321 men and 195 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| 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