Elmhurst University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-617-3500 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1871 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 48 acres |
| County | Du Page |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 222 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 385 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 607 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,084 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,807 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,898 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 87 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 108 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 195 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,171 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,915 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,093 |
| Number of male graduate students | 204 |
| Number of female graduate students | 400 |
| Total number of graduate students | 604 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,375 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,315 |
| Total enrollment | 3,690 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 46% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 9% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 31 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 31 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $41,258 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,858 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $7,020 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Julia Jenkins |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Student Financial Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630-617-3015 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $41,107 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 84% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,406 |
| Scholarship or grant | $32,525 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $39,837 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 81% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,463 |
| Scholarship or grant | $29,795 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 549 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 495 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,418 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,185 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 70% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $30,311 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Alexander Blumenberg |
| Admissions contact title | Senior Director of First-Year Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-697-1871 Ext 1871 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | There is no an open admission policy |
| Number of male applicants | 2,526 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,693 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,715 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,958 |
| Total number of applicants | 6,241 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,651 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | December 1 |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 1 |
| Number who applied for early action | 2,024 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 1,970 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Important |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 26% |
| 500 - 599 | 36% |
| 600 - 699 | 30% |
| 700 - 800 | 4% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 23% |
| 500 - 599 | 46% |
| 600 - 699 | 21% |
| 700 - 800 | 4% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 17% |
| 18 - 23 | 30% |
| 24 - 29 | 55% |
| 30 - 36 | 15% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.59 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 76% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 50% |
| Between four and five years | 13% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Number of faculty on campus | 474 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 32 courses |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Other | Health Sciences: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; National University of Health Sciences; Northwestern Health Sciences University; Roosevelt University; Rush University;University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | The Washington Internship Institute provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in international affairs, public policy, civic engagement, media and advocacy. Rigorous internships in Washington, D.C., are an integral part of this program.The Chicago Semester gives students the opportunity to live in the city, experience the richness of Chicago arts and culture, and do an internship in their field of study. |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (800) |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Buehler Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 100 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Programming Board and Student Government, theater and music groups, Black Student Union, residence life groups, Hablamos |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 30% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 25% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Priority for housing |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing application deadline | May 1 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 70% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 65% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Sherry Bucaro |
| Grad admissions contact title | Assistant Director of Graduate Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-697-1871 Ext 1871 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 32 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 144 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 176 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 172 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 256 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 428 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 204 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 400 |
| Total number of graduate students | 604 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,171 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,915 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,086 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,375 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,315 |
| Total enrollment | 3,697 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $33,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $33,000 |
| Fees | $370 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |