Graduate School Overview

Ranked among the "best in the Midwest" by both U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review, Elmhurst College has led the way in higher education for working adults since offering the first evening classes in 1949. In 1998 Elmhurst College responded to a growing need for graduate-level education by launching its first five master's programs. Today, Elmhurst College offers nine programs leading to the master's degree, and one graduate-level certification program, consisting of an education that is personal, practical and powerful.

Highlights

Friendly, down-to-earth environment in which nobody is lost in the crowd  Graduate classes are intentionally kept small, so faculty and students can come to know one another  Hands-on approach to learning gives the strongest possible foundation for success in professional life  Across the disciplines, graduate courses offer both cutting-edge knowledge and abundant opportunities to practice and examine the application of knowledge in the real world  Because the cost of a great education often exceeds a student's resources, Elmhurst College assists students through a variety of financial aid programs

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

Elmhurst ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest, according to "America's Best Colleges," the survey by U.S. News & World Report  The Princeton Review lists Elmhurst among the region's premier institutions of higher learning  Recognized nationally for its graduate programs in Computer Information Systems, Early Childhood Special Education, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, English Studies, MBA, Nursing, Professional Accountancy, Supply Chain Management and Teacher Leadership

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business 90        Computer Science 20        Education 20        Nursing 20

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.0 - 4.0  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 7/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 15,000 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Business (MBA) : 15,000/year	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.0 - 4.0  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 6.5     MELAB : 77.0     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 2.0 - 3.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 79.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 7/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 15,000 Other Support  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs

Buildings and Resources

Elmhurst College is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, a quiet suburb that ranks Number 1 in a Chicago magazine survey of the "best places to live." Downtown Chicago is a 30-minute train ride away. The Elmhurst campus is a 38-acre, registered arboretum. It boasts more than 600 varieties of trees and shrubs and all the modern facilities required of scholarship today.