Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Elmhurst, Illinois, within a large suburban setting in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The university enrolls 4,230 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58 out of 100. It reports a 65% completion rate and a 76% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting moderate student persistence across its programs.

Elmhurst offers a diverse set of career-focused programs spanning healthcare, technology, and creative fields. Key offerings include Registered Nursing at both the associate's and bachelor's levels, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. This breadth of programming allows students to pursue credentials in nursing, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or digital media arts.

Situated just west of Chicago in DuPage County, Elmhurst University gives graduates direct access to one of the nation's largest job markets for healthcare, technology, and creative industries. The suburban campus provides a more focused academic environment while remaining well-connected to Chicago's extensive professional opportunities in nursing, network administration, and digital media.