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How strong are the academics at Elmhurst University?

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

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
50%
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 14:1. 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
128
10-19
271
20-29
305
30-39
6
40-49
2

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:

76%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
65%
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
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
19.4
38.12
56.84
75.56
94.28
113

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Biochemistry 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 46
  • Finance, General 31
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18
  • Accounting 16
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 14
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 13
  • Actuarial Science 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Transportation/Mobility Management 0
Communication
  • Journalism 4
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 1
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
  • Organizational Communication, General 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 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 10
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
  • Information Science/Studies 9
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 28
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Music Teacher Education 10
  • Social Science Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 3
  • Education, General 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
  • Education, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
  • Rhetoric and Composition 8
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 7
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 113
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 35
  • Public Health, General 4
  • Health and Wellness, General 4
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist 0
History
  • History, General 6
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 23
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 6
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 77
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
  • Economics, General 6
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 2
  • Geography 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 25
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 17
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Music Management 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music Theory and Composition 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 2
  • Musical Theatre 1
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0

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