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:

U.S. News & World Report:

• #9 in Most Innovative Schools
• #20 Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities Midwest)
• #20 Best Undergraduate Teaching (Regional Universities Midwest)
• #13 Best Regional Universities Midwest (#1 in that category in Illinois)
• #19 Best Value Schools (Regional Universities Midwest)
• #8 Top Performers for Social Mobility (Social mobility is an important new measure that tracks how accessible college is to students with lower family incomes.)

Abound Finish College:

• 2020 Top Adult Undergrad Degree Programs