Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

B-

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About Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Elmhurst, IL, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,006 students. The acceptance rate is 74%. 70% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $61,462.

74%

Acceptance

$24,185

Net price

3,006

Enrollment

70%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

74%

Acceptance rate

1,151

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–640

SAT Math480–620

ACT Composite23–30

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,185

Average net price

$42,955

In-state tuition

$42,955

Out-of-state tuition

$14,528

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$54,679

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

77%

Students with federal loans

$20,489

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,892

$30–48K

$18,377

$48–75K

$23,098

$75–110K

$25,419

$110K+

$30,232

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing18.0%

Business17.5%

Education12.1%

Psychology10.4%

Visual & Performing Arts9.2%

Parks & Recreation7.0%

Computer Science5.9%

Biology4.7%

English4.0%

Social Sciences3.4%

After Graduation

$61,462

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,803

Median earnings (6 yrs)

70%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,751

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,006

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Hispanic

34%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

Campus

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