Elmhurst College was founded in 1871. It is a private four year institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It is located on 38 acres (154,000 m²) of land in Elmhurst, Illinois.

There were approximately 2,600 students enrolled in Elmhurst College in 2003.

It offers the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Education
• Master of Science
• Master in Professional Accounting