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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

Campus Visits

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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

4900.0%

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

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
16 mi(28 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
79 mi(137 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
174 mi(302 min)

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