499. world rank. As Colleges Close, Elmhurst College Grows And Rebrands As A University After nearly 150 years, Elmhurst College has seen recent record enrollment and will soon have a new name. Elmhurst College ranks: According to US News and Report; #24 in Regional Universities Midwest #6 in Best Undergraduate Teaching #13 in Most Innovative Schools Elmhurst University has been named the third-most innovative college or university in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.. Read more about how we rank schools. This college has been claimed by the college or a college representative. Elmhurst is a prestigious 4-year institution in Illinois.