History
Elmhurst University traces its history back to 1871, when the German Evangelical Synod of the Northwest founded the Elmhurst Proseminary to prepare young men for theological seminary and to train teachers for parochial schools.
Education
- The University offers more than 70 majors
- Several degree completion programs for adults
- Preprofessional programs, including health professions advising and pre-law advising
- 17 master’s degree programs
- Numerous undergraduate and graduate certificate programs
Research
- PUMA-STEM Alliance. The Promotion of Underrepresented Minorities in Academic STEM (PUMA-STEM) Alliance is focused on strengthening underrepresented minority student success in STEM, incorporating faculty mentoring and high-quality research experiences to support career preparation.
- Research and Performance Showcase. This yearly showcase allows students from across the academic disciplines to share their accomplishments and demonstrate talents before a live audience.
- Institutional Review Board (IRB). The Elmhurst University IRB has been established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted at or sponsored by Elmhurst University.
Career
Are you ready to start planning your career? It’s never too early to lay the groundwork, and it’s never too late, either. The Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence (WCPE) will help you identify, shape and define your career goals, and connect you with people and resources to help make your dreams a reality.
Elmhurst University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 3 Masters
- 310 Scholarships
- 3,460 Students
Elmhurst University Overview
Elmhurst University Scholarships
Elmhurst University Scholarships
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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Various benefits
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
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25600 USD
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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30 Apr 2026
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31 Jan 2027
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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01 Sep 2026
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
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Various benefits
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31 Jul 2026
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16800 USD
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11000 USD
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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72000 USD
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
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11000 USD
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Various benefits
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1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jun 2026
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Grant
25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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11000 USD
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Various benefits
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3200 USD
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United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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Housing services
If you live on campus as a first-year student, you will live in a residence hall with a roommate. As a first-year student, you can request a roommate by mutually listing each other on the housing application.
Cureton Hall
- This air-conditioned residence hall features double and single rooms arranged in small communities. The Honors Living Learning Community and the True Colors Community are housed in two of the small communities in Cureton.
Dinkmeyer Hall
- Overlooking the University Mall, Dinkmeyer features suite-style rooms and a large central lounge.
Niebuhr Hall
- Overlooking the University Mall, Niebuhr offers housing for first-year students in double rooms.
Medical services
The Wellness Center provides basic health care services to all registered students, including preventive care, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, immunizations, lab work and more. All of our services are confidential, and many of them are free.
Campus life
On campus, our students enjoy all the classic amenities of college life, from the wide-open green space of our University Mall to a cozy student lounge. The 48-acre grounds are an arboretum, with more than 800 trees and woody plants; our traditional red-brick buildings boast smart classrooms and up-to-date computer technology.
Sports facilities
Campus Recreation strives to enhance the experience of a diverse student body by encouraging an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle through engagement in our recreational facilities, programs and services.
Students can become involved in Campus Recreation through the use of the Tyrrell Fitness Center, a comprehensive weight room and fitness center. Students can also choose to engage with Campus Recreation through Intramural Sports and open gym programming.Student clubs
From chemistry to chorus, activism to athletics, Elmhurst offers more than 100 ways to get involved, explore your interests and develop your skills.
Accreditation
Elmhurst College is accredited by the Department of Education of the State of Illinois, and by: The Higher Learning Commission, A Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Elmhurst University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Elmhurst City