Elmhurst University was founded in 1871 by the United Church of Christ and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Elmhurst University is recognized for academic excellence by national ranking organizations including:
- #3 Most Innovative Schools (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- #7 Best Undergraduate Teaching (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- #9 Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- #15 Best Regional Universities Midwest, U.S. News & World Report
- #16 America’s Top Colleges (Illinois), Forbes
- #18 Top Performers for Social Mobility, U.S. News & World Report
- #23 Best Value Schools (Regional Universities Midwest), U.S. News & World Report
- 2020 Top Adult Undergrad Degree Programs, Abound Finish College
