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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,165
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $67,398
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit college in Elmhurst, IL with 3,006 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1151 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,165 per year ($19,364 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,398 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,254
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,737
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–640
200800
SAT Math480–620
200800
ACT Composite23–30
136
What Elmhurst University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,818
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $45,858
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,364
- $30–48k$18,771
- $48–75k$20,828
- $75–110k$23,211
- $110k+$31,821
Get a personal estimate with Elmhurst University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $67,398
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,006
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White44%
- Hispanic34%
- Black6%
- Asian8%
Elmhurst University FAQ
What is Elmhurst University's acceptance rate?+
Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Elmhurst University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1151.
What ACT score do you need for Elmhurst University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–30.
Is Elmhurst University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Elmhurst University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,254 students applied to Elmhurst University and 4,737 were admitted; 607 enrolled.
Does Elmhurst University consider legacy status?+
No. Elmhurst University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Elmhurst University require an essay?+
Elmhurst University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Elmhurst University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,818 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,165.
What is Elmhurst University's graduation rate?+
64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 144962 · How we use this data
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