Former names | Elmhurst Academy (1871–1919) Elmhurst Junior College (1919–1924) Elmhurst College (1924–2020) |
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Motto | "In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen" (Latin)[1] |
Motto in English | "In Thy Light We Shall See Light" |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1871 |
Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ |
Endowment | $109.9 million (2020)[2] |
President | Troy D. VanAken |
Students | 3,460 |
Location | , U.S. 41°53′46″N 87°56′46″W / 41.89611°N 87.94611°W |
Campus | Suburban, 48 acres (0.19 km2) |
Colors | Blue & white |
Nickname | Bluejays |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – CCIW |
Mascot | Victor E. Bluejay |
Website | www |
Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois. It has a tradition of service-oriented learning and an affiliation with the United Church of Christ.[3] The university changed its name from Elmhurst College on July 1, 2020.[4]