Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 630-617-3400 |
Feature | Note |
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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 | 38 acres |
County | Du Page |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 221 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 355 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 576 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,129 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,835 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,964 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 91 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 115 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 206 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 1,220 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 1,950 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 3,170 |
Total enrollment | 3,170 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 8% |
Black | 6% |
Hispanic | 33% |
White | 44% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
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 | 10% |
Number of states and territories represented | 31 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 4% |
Number of countries represented | 31 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 8% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
In-state tuition | $43,983 |
Out-of-state tuition | $43,983 |
Fees | $900 |
Books and supplies | $1,290 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $14,560 |
Board and transportation (live with parents) | $7,752 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Senior citizens | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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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 | 2024-2025 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $41,167 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 81% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,376 |
Scholarship or grant | $34,964 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $38,742 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 79% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,292 |
Scholarship or grant | $32,914 |
* "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 | 513 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 467 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,455 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,231 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 67% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $31,590 |
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 2024-2025 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
Open admissions policy applies to | There is not an open admission policy. |
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | No |
Number of male applicants | 2,797 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 1,930 |
Number of female applicants | 3,406 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 2,647 |
Total number of applicants | 6,203 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 4,577 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
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 | 2,465 |
Number who were admitted via early action | 2,371 |
* 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 | Required for some students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
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 |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
400 - 499 | 22% |
500 - 599 | 35% |
600 - 699 | 35% |
700 - 800 | 8% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 567 |
SAT math | |
400 - 499 | 23% |
500 - 599 | 38% |
600 - 699 | 27% |
700 - 800 | 6% |
Average SAT math score | 550 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 3% |
18 - 23 | 31% |
24 - 29 | 34% |
30 - 36 | 31% |
Average ACT score | 26 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.59 |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 80% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 56% |
Between four and five years | 11% |
Between five and six years | 1% |
Feature | Note |
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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 | 463 |
Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 32 |
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 |
Honors program | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Army ROTC | Yes |
Air Force ROTC | 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 (230) |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Buehler Library |
Feature | Note |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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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 | 120 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Union Board, Student Government Association, Craft Club, Cru, Student Athlete Advisory Commitee |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 28% |
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 availability for single graduate students | Guaranteed |
Feature | Note |
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Health clinic | Yes |
Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Went directly to graduate or professional school | 19% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 44% |
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 |
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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 undergraduate men | 1,220 |
Number of undergraduate women | 1,950 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 3,170 |
Total enrollment | 3,170 |
Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition* | $33,667 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $33,667 |
Fees | $370 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |