Elmhurst University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution located in Elmhurst, Illinois with approximately 2,954 undergraduate students enrolled. Elmhurst University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,063 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. It has a tradition of service-oriented learning and an affiliation with the United Church of Christ. The university changed its name from Elmhurst College on July 1, 2020.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $21,063 average net price and a relatively low median debt of $15,000 at graduation make this an affordable choice, but a 65% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish — worth asking hard questions about academic support and fit before committing. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, suburban campus environment and have a clear career direction, since median earnings of $51,600 at the 10-year mark are decent but not exceptional for a private university price tag.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Elmhurst University graduates earn most above the national rate in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness ($66,244 vs $54,562 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($79,372 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 114 | $79,372 | $88,910 | −$9,538 |
| Psychology, General | 88 | $52,264 | $50,706 | +$1,558 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 84 | $76,678 | $68,257 | +$8,421 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 42 | $76,433 | $83,343 | −$6,910 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 40 | $52,106 | $47,382 | +$4,724 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39 | $56,411 | $51,389 | +$5,022 |
| Biology, General | 39 | $60,161 | $57,214 | +$2,947 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 35 | $60,158 | $58,928 | +$1,230 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 34 | $66,244 | $54,562 | +$11,682 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 | $49,480 | $55,378 | −$5,898 |
| Marketing | 21 | $72,286 | $69,303 | +$2,983 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | $56,282 | $55,000 | +$1,282 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,954 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Elmhurst University?
Elmhurst University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Elmhurst University hard to get into?
Not especially. Elmhurst University has an acceptance rate of 76%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Elmhurst University cost?
The average net price at Elmhurst University is about $21,063 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Elmhurst University?
Elmhurst University has a graduation rate of 65%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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