Elmhurst University, private liberal arts college in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges covering sciences, engineering, business, and liberal arts. The campus occupies a compact area within a residential neighborhood on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area.
The school was founded in 1871 as a theological seminary before gradually expanding its programs to cover a much wider range of subjects. It officially became a university in 2020, marking the end of a long transformation that had been underway for decades.
The university is woven into the daily life of Elmhurst, a small city west of Chicago. Students often mix with residents in the nearby downtown area, which is within walking distance of the campus.
The campus is reachable by commuter train, as a Metra station is within walking distance, and parking is also available for those arriving by car. Anyone interested in visiting should contact the admissions office in advance to arrange a guided tour.
Although the school has existed for over 150 years, it only received the official title of university in 2020, relatively late compared to many peer institutions. The name change reflected a real broadening of its academic offerings rather than just a rebranding.
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