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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Elmhurst, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 30
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences22% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,787
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,924
Earnings 5yr: $99,646
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,847
Earnings 5yr: $112,080
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,793
Earnings 5yr: $75,918
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,654
Earnings 5yr: $86,907
Debt: $18,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,372
Earnings 5yr: $81,296
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,678
Earnings 5yr: $71,103
Debt: $19,750
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,433
Earnings 5yr: $85,336
Debt: $18,250
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,286
Earnings 5yr: $81,964
Debt: $19,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,310
Earnings 5yr: $58,018
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,244
Earnings 5yr: $63,657
Debt: $23,375
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,161
Earnings 5yr: $58,884
Debt: $24,287
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,158
Earnings 5yr: $62,863
Debt: $20,500
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,467
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,411
Earnings 5yr: $58,102
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,282
Earnings 5yr: $65,456
Debt: $20,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,618
Earnings 5yr: $50,554
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,505
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,264
Earnings 5yr: $53,088
Debt: $23,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,185
In-State Tuition$42,955
Out-of-State Tuition$42,955
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
77%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,803
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,462
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$68,004
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