Elmhurst University Athletics

Elmhurst competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal development rather than athletic scholarships or packed stadiums. The Bluejays field 18 varsity teams with 514 total athletes, meaning about 17% of the student body participates in varsity sports. They compete in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin against regional rivals like Wheaton College and North Central College. Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, so players compete purely for the love of their sport while maintaining strong academic focus. The university's athletic program emphasizes the student-athlete experience, with teams practicing and competing while pursuing rigorous academic programs. Most games draw modest crowds of friends, family, and fellow students rather than large spectator audiences.