Overview

Elmhurst University is a Comprehensive institution located in Elmhurst, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Admission Office
190 South Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL  60126-3296
United States

Contact Alexander Blumenberg
Senior Director of First-Year Admission
Email: alexander.blumenberg@elmhurst.edu
Phone: 630-617-3071

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health And Wellness, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,679

Applied

4,325

Accepted

3,027

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,159

Females Applied

2,551

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,520

Males Applied

1,774

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.58

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	630
SAT Math		480	610
ACT Composite		20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,258

Private

Fees

370

Full-time student fees

12,058

Room & board

7,048

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

31,375

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,614

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,018

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,474

Avg. Loan Aid

17,224

Avg. Grant Aid

25,329

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,027

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

10%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	28.25%
Black or African American	5.26%
White or Caucasian	48.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	7.68%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	2.87%
Other	3.8%

Gender

Male (38.52%)

Female (61.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Orientation/Welcome Week and Relay For Life

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Programming Board and Student Government, theater and music groups, Black Student Union, residence life groups and Hablamos

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

441

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 173

Part-time - 268

Male - 172

Female - 269