Elmhurst University

#17 in Illinois

4-years Private College In Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University (referred to as Elmhurst) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Elmhurst, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Elmhurst University is $41,628. The school has a total enrollment of 3,731 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Elmhurst University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$41,628 (2023)
Acceptance Rate76.01%
Student Population3,731
Test Scores1,090 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate63%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Elmhurst University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1924 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Elmhurst University is $41,628 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Elmhurst University is $34,037 for academic year 2021-2022. Elmhurst University offers the alternative tuition plans. 94 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,425 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Elmhurst University is 76.01% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.16%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 24. Elmhurst University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,731 students are attending at Elmhurst University (3,027 undergraduate students). There are 158 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 235 part-time faculty working for Elmhurst University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 409 (full-time) and 290 (part-time). The graduation rate at Elmhurst University is 63% and the retention rate is 80% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Elmhurst University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Elmhurst University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Elmhurst University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Elmhurst University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers