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Elmhurst University
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  • 4 Year
  • ELMHURST, IL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

190 PROSPECT AVE
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
From Elmhurst University

Our Mission: Elmhurst University inspires intellectual and personal growth in our students, preparing them for meaningful and ethical contributions to a diverse, global society.

Our Vision: Elmhurst University aspires to be a national leader in undergraduate and graduate education, recognized for the success of our students and alumni, our innovative faculty and staff, and our local, national, and international partnerships.

Our Values: Intellectual Excellence, Professional Preparation, Community, Social Responsibility, Stewardship, and Faith, Meaning and Purpose.

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Elmhurst University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
SAT Range
1000-1220
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$24,018 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,993 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 55 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 89 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 89 responses

Majors

The Elmhurst Edge

academic spotlight

Looking for a competitive advantage? The Elmhurst Edge compliments your major and sharpens your professional and people skills. The Edge focuses on the critical skills required for success: communication, leadership, teamwork, technology savvy, and critical thinking. Applying what you learn with a group of your peers will give you added confidence post-graduation and build your resume.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    49%
  • On Campus
    45%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,689 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
225
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 67 responses
  • Accepting
    28%
  • Amicable, accepting, and helpful
    21%
  • Extremely Busy
    13%
  • Outgoing
    13%
  • Going with the Flow
    9%
  • Indifferent
    4%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
47%
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 99 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 103 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 70 responses
  • There are good parts and bad parts
    26%
  • Small with a Big Heart
    20%
  • It really is the Elmhurst Experience..
    16%
  • It's the Elmhurst Experience.
    16%
  • Very White Bread.
    7%
  • Underrated
    6%
  • Home away from home
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 26 responses

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