Elmhurst University had a total enrollment of 3,997 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Elmhurst University is 3,290 students and the part-time enrollment is 707. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at Elmhurst University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elmhurst University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% White, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.91% Asian, 5.55% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 0.0751% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Elmhurst University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.8%) and White Male (18.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%) and White Male (7.27%).