Elmhurst University

190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126

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https://www.elmhurst.edu/
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Main telephone 630-617-3400
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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
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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%
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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.)
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Financial aid contact person Julia Jenkins
Financial aid contact title Director of Student Financial Services
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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.)
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Admissions contact person Alexander Blumenberg
Admissions contact title Senior Director of First-Year Admission
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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%
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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
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Email
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.)
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