Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Suburb · 3,006 students
HSIReligious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Elmhurst, IL, 60126-3296 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$54,679
Avg net price
$24,185
Room & board
$14,528
Tuition
$42,955
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
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
Admissions
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1151
Reading 510–640
Math 480–620
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 23–30
English 23–28
Math 19–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Elmhurst University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
27%
Consumer completion
70%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$52,803
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,462
Median debt
$20,489
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,305–$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$49,618
Independent students
20%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
34%
Black
6%
Asian
8%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$52,803
10 years after entry
$61,462
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Institutional
Endowment
$178M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
40%
Avg faculty salary
$8,989/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,751
Federal loan rate
77%
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