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Why Elmhurst?

It's what college ought to be...

Personal
Why wait in line to learn? At Elmhurst, you'll step right up to the challenge of the day. Our average class has 19 students. Our scale ensures close collaboration, in the classroom and beyond.

Transfer-friendly
Students have transferred to Elmhurst from more than 200 colleges and universities across the nation. About one in three of our graduating seniors first came to campus as a transfer student.

Powerful
it's official: Elmhurst is among the 10 best comprehensive colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S.News & World Report. More than 90 percent of the faculty hold the highest degree in their academic field.

Practical
Our 50 majors—combined with the internships and other programs of our innovative Center for Professional Excellence—will provide you with the strongest possible foundation for success.

Beautiful (But Not Just Beautiful)
Our campus looks like a college ought to look: big trees, broad lawns, and 24 classy red-brick buildings—fully equipped with computers and all the other high-tech tools of 21st century scholarship.

Active
With 18 varsity sports, Elmhurst competes in NCAA Division III. More than half of our students play intercollegiate sports. Most teams boast combined grade-point-averages of 3.0 or higher.

Creative
Gotta sing, gotta dance—we hear you. Our Jazz Band, College Choir, and other ensembles are first-rate. College theatre attracts big crowds. Our student media is among the best in Illinois.

Engaging
The campus draws great energy and spirit (and a lot of students) from metropolitan Chicago. Here—at the heart of a great metropolitan region—you'll find people in all their glorious variety.

Empowering
When you join our 23,000 alumni, you'll step with confidence into a life of expanding opportunity. You'll also become part of a great network of accomplished professionals.

Inspiring
Elmhurst is a college of the United Church of Christ. As a graduate, you'll continue your life's journey having spent important time as part of a nurturing community that stands for faith, freedom, and justice.

See for yourself!
College only happens once. You need to know what you're getting into. As you consider your options, we hope you'll visit our campus. Discover first-hand what the College has to offer, and meet the students and faculty who make Elmhurst "what college ought to be."