Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate

73.6%

Most recent year reported

Average net price

$24,185

Sticker price $54,679

Graduation rate

70%

Within 6 years

Median earnings

$61,462

10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year): 73.6%
Applicants (fall 2023): 6,254
Admitted (fall 2023): 4,737
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023): 607
Yield (admitted who enroll): 13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023): 81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023): 69%
SAT reading, middle 50%: 510–640
SAT math, middle 50%: 480–620
ACT composite, middle 50%: 23–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT: 17% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA: required
High school class rank: not considered
High school record (transcript): required
College-prep program completed: not considered
Recommendations: considered
Demonstration of competencies: not considered
SAT/ACT scores: considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.): required
Other test: not considered
Work experience: not considered
Personal statement or essay: considered
Legacy status: not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$17,892

Family income $30–48k$18,377

Family income $48–75k$23,098

Family income $75–110k$25,419

Family income $110k+$30,232

Full sticker price (per year): $54,679
Tuition & fees – in-state: $42,955
Tuition & fees – out-of-state: $42,955
Median debt at graduation: $20,489
Students with federal loans: 77%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years: 70%
Freshmen who return for year 2: 80%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating: $46,060
Median earnings, 10 years after starting: $61,462

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates: 3,006
Graduate students: 784
Student-to-faculty ratio: 15 : 1
Women: 62%
Students receiving Pell grants: 37%
Full-time faculty: 40%

Undergraduate diversity

White44%

Hispanic34%

Asian8.2%

Black6.0%

International4.3%

Two or more3.2%

American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Pacific Islander0.1%

Unknown0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions18%

Business & Marketing18%

Education12%

Psychology10%

Visual & Performing Arts9.2%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness7.0%

Computer & Information Sciences5.9%

Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President: Dr. Troy VanAken
Main phone: (630) 279-4100
Address: 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296

Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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