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  Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL 601263096
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(630) 279-4100 Ext.
(630) 617-3075 Ext.
(630) 617-3400 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Number of students: 3,107 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

About this School
Elmhurst College was founded in 1871. It is a private four year institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It is located on 38 acres (154,000 m²) of land in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. There were approximately 2,600 students enrolled in Elmhurst College in 2003. It offers the following degrees:
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Liberal Studies
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Science
  • Master in Professional Accounting
 
History
In 1871 a Chicago businessman Thomas Bryan and his wife Jennie gave land in Elmhurst, Illinois to the German Evangelical Synod of the Northwest. This land was given for the purpose of establishing a school to prepare young men for the theological seminary and to train teachers for parochial schools. The Elmhurst Proseminary opened later that year. The first students-all male-studied Latin, Greek, English, German, music, history, geography, mathematics, science, and religion. All classes, including English, were taught in German. In 1919, the Proseminary became the Elmhurst Academy and Junior College. It offered (in English) both pre-theological and classical education programs. The expanded curriculum included courses in public speaking, physical education, economics, psychology, and the history of education. In 1923, the Academy and Junior College assumed the name Elmhurst College, and became a four-year college for men, offering the Bachelor of Arts degree. Women first enrolled in 1930. In 1949, Elmhurst College offered its first Evening Session for adult students.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$24,660$23,160$21,660
Out of State$24,660$23,160$21,660
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$7,124$6,822$6,556
Other Expenses$1,616$1,818$1,200
Off Campus
Room and board$4,000$6,822$6,556
Other Expenses$3,740$1,940$1,200
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$4,440$4,440$4,640

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 22% $3,408
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 36% $3,672
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 77% $9,623
Loans to students 82% $3,598
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Urban Studies + Affairs
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Urban Studies + Affairs: A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban soci...

Bachelor degree
Theology + Theological Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologeti...

Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport ...

Bachelor degree
Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinici...

Bachelor degree
Speech Teacher Education
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Speech Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach speech and language arts programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and type...

Bachelor degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. ...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other se...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, f...

Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural ...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various...

Bachelor degree
Pre-Theology + Pre-Ministerial Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Pre-Theology + Pre-Ministerial Studies: A program that prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodyna...

Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to th...

Bachelor degree
Parks
Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public rel...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Communication
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Organizational Communication, General: A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; t...

Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of me...

Bachelor degree
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Natural Resources Management and Policy: A program that prepares individuals to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources. Includes instruction in the principles of wildlife and conservation biology, environme...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Music Management and Merchandising
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Music Management and Merchandising: A program that prepares individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; ev...

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathema...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing re...

Bachelor degree
Management Science
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Management Science, General: A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and m...

Bachelor degree
Logistics and Materials Management
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of...

Bachelor degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

Bachelor degree
Jazz + Jazz Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Jazz + Jazz Studies: A program that prepares individuals to study and master the performance and composition of jazz. Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and ensemble perf...

Bachelor degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues,...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and pr...

Bachelor degree
Human Services
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Human Services, General: A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences,...

Bachelor degree
History
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and ...

Bachelor degree
Geography
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Geography: A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional s...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, scienc...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instrument...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...

Bachelor degree
Education
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social founda...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and...

Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed p...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardwar...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed in the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, General category.

Bachelor degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Bachelor degree
Communication and Media Studies
Other
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Communication and Media Studies, Other: Any instructional program in communication and media studies not listed in the Communication and Media Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: Any instructional program in business and administration not listed in the Business Administration, Management and Operations, General category.

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologic...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic ...

Bachelor degree
Athletic Training + Trainer
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Athletic Training + Trainer: A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic inju...

Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
American + United States Studies + Civilization
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree American + United States Studies + Civilization: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, and including the flow of immigrants from other societies.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

Master's degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of me...

Master's degree
Logistics and Materials Management
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of...

Master's degree
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Industrial and Organizational Psychology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial an...

Master's degree
English Language and Literature
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Master's degree
English + Language Arts Teacher Education
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Education
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social founda...

Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Master's degree
Creative Writing
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.

Master's degree
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network sp...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Master's degree
Accounting
Elmhurst College

General Description for:
Elmhurst College Master's degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

 
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