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Elmhurst University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Elmhurst University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
73.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹40,34,849Out-of-state
Students
3,006Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

73.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 38.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 75.74%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 75.7% (4,737/6,254; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

74 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,247
Offered a place 4,596
Enrolled 576

12.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1260
4001600
ACT composite23-30
136

What a year costs

₹55,16,908 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹40,34,849
  • Housing₹13,64,644
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹55,16,908
After aid (average) ₹22,71,745

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹40,34,849
Out-of-state ₹40,34,849

Average aid awarded: ₹30,91,678 a year.

Outcomes and support

79.9%
Retention
70%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 44.2%
Hispanic 33.8%
Asian 8.2%
African American 6.1%
Multiracial 3.2%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Unknown 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Otherbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate73.64%
Total Applicants6247
Admitted Applicants4596
Enrolled Applicants576
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredRequired

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1260
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹40,34,849
Out-of-State Tuition₹40,34,849
Average Housing Cost₹13,64,644
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹22,71,745
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹30,91,678
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.05%
Asian8.22%
Hispanic33.83%
White44.21%
Multiracial3.19%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International4.26%
Unknown Race0.07%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate70%
Retention Rate79.9%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates3006

Contact

Street Address190 S Prospect Ave
ZIP Code60126
Phone(630) 617-3400
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/