Elmhurst College School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Elmhurst, IL

$37,754

Avg tuition

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About Elmhurst College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Church of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Elmhurst College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Elmhurst, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,453, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The college offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,754.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

68% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1210

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students Enrolled

20%

Online Student Enrollment

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

60%

Hispanic

22%

Asian

6%

Black

5%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

676

Student Location Breakout

20% 80%

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates 25% online

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 3% online

Graduate Certificate 33% online

Master's 24% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

46%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,802
State Grant Aid $4,531
Institution Grant Aid $20,527
Pell Grant Aid $4,342

Financial Outlook

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.