Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. It has a tradition of service-oriented learning and an affiliation with the United Church of Christ. The university changed its name from Elmhurst College on July 1, 2020.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Average net price: $24,185
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,528
- Graduation rate (150%): 70%
- Graduation rate (200%): 69%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 74%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $61,462
- Median earnings (8 years): $59,730
- Median earnings (6 years): $52,803
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Four-one-four plan
- City: Elmhurst, IL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Elmhurst University include Nursing, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders.
- Nursing (115 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,372 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,135
- Psychology (83 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,264 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,959
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (42 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,158 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Finance (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,433 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,125
- Business Administration and Management (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,678 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,000
- Biology (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,161 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,500
- Marketing (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $72,286 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,750
- Criminal Justice (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,480 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,244 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,375
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,106 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,950
Degree mix: Business 31%, Computer Science 11%, Health 41%, Biological Sciences 5%, Psychology 13%, Communication 0%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Elmhurst University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,641 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $14,641
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,866
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $20,115
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $24,551
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $28,795
- In-state tuition and fees: $42,955
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $42,955
- Books and supplies: $1,250
- On-campus room and board: $14,528
- Off-campus room and board: $12,038
- Off-campus with family: $6,950
- Typical cost of attendance: $58,733
- Sticker vs net gap: 59%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 37%
- Federal loan recipients: 77%
- Average institutional grant: $23,624
- Average federal loan: $3,831
- Median debt at graduation: $20,489
Admissions
Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants. Of students admitted, 13% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,245
- Admitted: 4,599
- Enrolled: 576
- Yield (first-choice signal): 13%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,528
- Women: 63%
- Commuter share (estimated): 72%
- Part-time undergraduates: 1%
- Age 25 and older: 10%
- Graduate students: 513
- Graduation rate: 70%
- Come back after freshman year: 80%
- First-generation: 35%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 47%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $95,987
- Associate professor salary: $81,634
- Assistant professor salary: $75,127
- On-campus housing capacity: 972
- Average SAT: 1,130
- Average ACT: 26
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Elmhurst University acceptance rate? Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Elmhurst University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $14,641 a year after aid. Average net price is $24,185.
What majors does Elmhurst University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Finance, Business Administration and Management.
What is the average salary after Elmhurst University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,462 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Elmhurst University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 74% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 70%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Elmhurst University official site: https://elmhurst.edu.