Office of Admission

Welcome to Elmhurst University

Stellar education. Midwestern heart. A place to belong.

Greetings from the Elmhurst University Office of Admission! During this time of uncertainty, there is one thing you can be certain of: We’re here for you.

• Register for our Fall Undergraduate Open House on Oct. 31.

We have adapted our admission process to make it easier to connect and to apply. You can call us at (630) 617-3400 or email admit@elmhurst.edu anytime for answers to your questions—or reach out on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter. We also encourage you to read our COVID-19 FAQ on the admission process.

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Financial Aid at Elmhurst

We’re committed to making your Elmhurst education affordable with generous financial aid packages, with 100 percent of our students receiving some form of financial aid. Assistance can come in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and student employment.

Learn More About Financial Aid

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• Important Dates and Deadlines
• Tuition and Fees

How We Rank

Elmhurst University is consistently top-ranked in what matters most.

• #7 Best Undergraduate Teaching (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
• #16 America’s Top Colleges (Illinois), Forbes
• #9 Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
• #15 Best Regional Universities Midwest, U.S. News & World Report
• #23 Best Value Schools (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
• 2020 Transfer Honor Roll (Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society)
• 2020 Top Adult Undergrad Degree Programs, Abound Finish College
• #3 Most Innovative Schools (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report