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Undergraduate Programs

Learn in small classes taught by faculty who believe in you. From business and nursing to jazz studies and studio art, our 70-plus majors open the doors to opportunity.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs are practical, flexible and tailored to meet the needs of employers. Choose from more than 20 options in health care, business, education and technology.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Elmhurst’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you to manage complexity and lead change in health care.

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Degree Completion Programs

Complete your bachelor’s degree in evening classes or online. Designed for working adults, our degree completion programs put you on the fast track to success.

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Certificate Programs

Gain an edge in the job market with a certificate in fields like GIS, nursing and cybersecurity. Our graduate and undergraduate certificate programs are designed for working professionals.

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Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy

Designed for young adults with differing abilities, ELSA offers a four-year academic experience with a focus on strategies for independent living.

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Welcome to Your New Home

Get involved, make lifelong friends and explore what matters to you. Our community will embrace and support you, whether virtually or in person.

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Announcing Elmhurst 150:
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Our comprehensive fundraising campaign will improve the Elmhurst experience for generations of Bluejays to come. Learn more about our campaign priorities and our goal.

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Campus News

55th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival Begins Feb. 24

Thursday, January 27

D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory to Give Bernardin Lecture on Feb. 22

Monday, January 24

Author and Historian Michelle Duster to Give MLK Lecture on Feb. 16

Tuesday, January 18

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Nursing Information Session

Saturday, January 29 at 9:00 a.m.

Virtual ELSA Preview Day

Wednesday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m.

American Dream Fellowship Competition

Monday, February 21 at 12:00 p.m.

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Elmhurst Insights

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Data Science

What is a Good Master’s in Data Science Salary?

January 10, 2022 | 7 Minute Read
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Is a Dual MBA/MSN Worth It?

November 16, 2021 | 4 Minute Read
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4 Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree

February 23, 2021 | 5 Minute Read
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Meet Our Neighbor, Chicago

Explore Our Ideal Location

Elmhurst University student Natalia Wehr leaped over several health obstacles to complete her education.

At Elmhurst, you’re not just an ‘A’ or a ‘B.’ Who you are as a person is what matters.

Natalia Wehr ’19
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I feel welcome. Everybody wants to see me succeed. I feel like that’s just so special to this University.

Will Lyles ’20
Lily Rizo-Dubois is a first-generation college student studying Spanish and French at Elmhurst College.

I’m so grateful for the scholarship and for Elmhurst in general. Everyone is so supportive and accepting. It really feels like another home to me.

Lily Rizo-DuBois ’22
Incoming Elmhurst University student Dennis Arreaza collects soccer equipment to donate to a youth team he helped organize in Guatemala.

Elmhurst has a really solid nursing program, and I like the small-school environment that it offers. I chose nursing because I really enjoy helping people. I think that’s my purpose in life, to serve others.

Dennis Arreaza ’23
Elmhurst College helped Karenina Thomas follow her calling in the field of special education.

The curriculum was very rich and pertinent. It was what I was looking for and what I wanted to learn.

Nina Thomas ’19
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I get constant support and reassurance from my advisors. The environment here has always challenged me. Elmhurst helps you become the best version of yourself.

Thomas Sullivan ’19

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