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How strong are the academics at Elmhurst University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
57%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Elmhurst has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
95
10-19
276
20-29
297
30-39
26
40-49
3
100+
1

Honors Programs

Elmhurst University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Elmhurst's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Elmhurst University:

80%
First-year retention rate
57%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Elmhurst University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Finance, General
Business Administration and Management, General
21.4
40.12
58.84
77.56
96.28
115

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
  • Biochemistry 5
Business
  • Finance, General 39
  • Business Administration and Management, General 37
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 18
  • Accounting 16
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 14
  • Finance, General 11
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Actuarial Science 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Actuarial Science 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Transportation/Mobility Management 0
Communication
  • Journalism 2
  • Journalism 1
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 11
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
  • Information Technology 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 19
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Social Science Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 1
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
  • Rhetoric and Composition 12
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 9
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 115
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 42
  • Public Health, General 6
  • Health and Wellness, General 3
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist 0
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 15
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 23
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 5
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 83
  • Psychology, General 13
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Economics, General 4
  • Geography 3
  • Economics, General 3
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 0
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 15
  • Digital Arts 10
  • Graphic Design 8
  • Music Management 5
  • Music, General 3
  • Digital Arts 3
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Musical Theatre 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music Management 1
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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