Elmhurst College
190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, IL 60126
http://www.elmhurst.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1871 |
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Undergrad Students | 2,691 |
| Endowment | 72,293,994 |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Tuition | 23,160 |
| Room/Board | 6,822 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Synergystic Networks Inc., Hewitt & Associates, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Walgreens, McMaster-Carr Supply Company, Sears, City of Elmhurst, US Gypsum Company, Federal Express, Osco Drid, Lutheran General Hospital, 3M Corporation, Alexian Brothers Medica |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Accelerator Art Space |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Accelerator Art Space |
| Periodical Subs | 1,202 |
| # of Books | 221,570 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 75% |
| within one year | 80% |
| within two years | 80% |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 11% |
| Students in sororities | 10% |
| Campus Size | 38 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 37% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%) |
| Popular Events | Elmhurst College Jazz Fest; Elmhurst College Lecture Series; Elmhurst College Theater performances; Varied performances by Elmhurst College musical ensembles; Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra; Summerfest; |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago (10), Chicago (20) |
| Nearest Train | Chicago (15) |
| Army ROTC | Offered at cooperating institution (Wheaton College) |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 106 |
| # of fraternities | 4 |
| # of sororities | 5 |
| Students in fraternities | 11% |
| Students in sororities | 10% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Leader (once every two weeks) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre Medicine Honor Society); Alpha Mu Alpha (Marketing Honor Society); Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Honor Society); Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honor Society); Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration Honor Society); Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography Honor Society); Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society); Lambda Sigma Psi (Music Recognition Society); Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership and Scholarship Honor Society); Phi Kappa Phi (All Academic Fields Honor Society); Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honor Society); Pi Gamma Mu (Social Studies Honor Society); Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society); Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society); Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society); Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society); Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society); Theta Alpha Kappa (Theology Honor Society); Theta Alpha Phi (Dramatics Recognition Society) |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Spiritual Life Council; United Church of Christ Fellowship; Jewish Life; Newman Club (Catholic Student Union); Muslim Student Organization; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Campus Crusade for Christ |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union; H. A. B. L. A. M. O. S. International Club; Coalition for Multicultural Empowerment |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Musical Groups: Elmhurst College Chamber Singers; Elmhurst College Choir; Elmhurst College and Community Band; Elmhurst College Concert Choir; Jazz Band; Vocal Jazz Ensemble; Women's Chorus; Student Organizations: American Chemical Society; American Marketing Association (Student Chapter); Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; Best Buddies; Black Languages; Cheerleaders; College Republicans; Dinkmeyer Hall Congress; Elmhurst College Art Club; Elmhurst College Campus Greens; Elmhurst College Geographical Society; Elmhurst College Global Historians; Elmhurst College Human Resource Association; Elmhurst College Sisterhood of Musicians; Elms (Yearbook); Environmentally Green Students; Illinois Education Association; International Club; Jazzy Jays (Orchesis); The Leader (Newspaper); Music Educators National Conference; MiddleWestern Voice (Literary/Art Journal); Mock Trial Team; Model UN; Music Entertainers Industry Student Association; National Student Speech, Language, & Hearing Association; Niebuhr Hall Council; Online Athletes; Order of Omega; Pahnellenic Council; Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia; Pom Pon Squad; Psychology Club; Residence Hall Association; S. A. G. E. Schick Hall Council; Student Athletic Advisory Board; Student Gamers Association; Student Government Association; Student Nurses Association; Student Physics Association; Union Board; Unite Stanger; WRSE-FM; Intramural Sports; Orientation Student Leaders; Resident Advisers; Student Ambassadors; Alpha Phi; Alpha Phi Omega; Alpha Sigma Phi; Delta Sigma Theta; Gamma Chi; Lambda Chi Alpha; Phi Beta Sigma; Sigma Gamma Rho; Sigma Kappa; Sigma Lambda Gamma; |
