Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$46,338

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
500
75th
610
25th
480
75th
28
25th
21
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,356
Declined 1,375
Total Received 5,731
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Private

3,027

undergraduate students

704

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1871, Elmhurst University is a private four-year Christian university that is known for its strong liberal arts tradition and its commitment to preparing students for service to others. It is located on a 48-acre campus in Elmhurst, Illinois—a designated arboretum.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,731
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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48-acre, suburban campus in Elmhurst (population: 46,662), 15 miles from Chicago. Served by train; major airport serves Chicago; bus serves some nearby suburbs.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Elmhurst University
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL
60126

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
54%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
500
75th
610
25th
480
75th
28
25th
21
75th
26
25th
17
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,356
Declined 1,375
Total Received 5,731

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,425

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $41,628
Housing $6,848
Food $5,010
Additional fees $4,710
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $59,436
Average Financial Aid - $25,425
Total with Avg. Aid $34,011

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Financial Aid Office


P: 630 617-3015
F: 630 617-3487
sfs@elmhurst.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billards, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Nurse Specialist yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing Research yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Signal/Geospatial Intelligence yes yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech Teacher Education yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,731

total students

78%

in-state

22%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

3,027
students

Female
61%
1,857

Male
39%
1,170

19%

704
students

Female
64%
453

Male
36%
251

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,831
students

Female
62%
1,756

Male
38%
1,075

6%

196
students

Female
52%
101

Male
48%
95

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Spring: January 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
Greece
Mexico
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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