Elmhurst Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.64%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,955
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Elmhurst:
- Total Enrollment: 3,997, including 604 online students
- 3,213 Undergraduate, 784 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 126 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Elmhurst Overview
Elmhurst University (Elmhurst) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Elmhurst, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Elmhurst's tuition & fees is $42,955 for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,434.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,997 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Elmhurst's acceptance rate is 73.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.52%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 26.
Elmhurst ranked 17th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Elmhurst University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Elmhurst University is $42,955. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $34,460.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $44,324 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $34,888.
| Undergraduate | $42,955 |
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| Graduate | $34,460 |
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| Undergraduate | $44,324 |
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| Graduate | $34,888 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Elmhurst University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Elmhurst
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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