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Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3296

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Known for health sciences

Elmhurst University is a private institution in Elmhurst with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1116, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,462 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,063.

Established
1871
Motto
"In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen"
Mascot
Victor E. Bluejay
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
76%Acceptance
1116SAT Avg
2,954Students
14:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$61,462Earnings 10yr
$21,063Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Elmhurst University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1116

Reading & WritingMid: 562
480610
MathMid: 555
480600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1116

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,628
Room & Board$11,858
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$51,829
Average Net Price$21,063
Median Debt at Graduation$20,489
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,641
$30–48K$15,866
$48–75K$20,115
$75–110K$24,551
$110K+$28,795

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,063

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,954
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 5%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.2%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,803
8 Years$59,730
10 Years$61,462

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,000
Men
$57,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bluejays

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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