Elmhurst University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Church of Christ
Location
Elmhurst, IL
Population
6,500,000
Website
https://www.elmhurst.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,954
Men / Women
38% / 62%
White
50%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
7%
Black
6%
International
4%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
From State
83%
From Region
2%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
25%
Business & Economics
22%
Arts
9%
Education
8%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Computer Science
4%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$42,955
Est. Cost of Attendance
$54,679
10-Year ROI
$177,000
ROI Percentile
72th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-Out Rate
30%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,508 (33%)
Days Without Precipitation
241 (38%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
71%
Yield (Unbound)
13%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
28%
SAT Range
1030
–
1210
SAT Math Range
480
–
620
SAT RW Range
510
–
640
ACT Range
23
–
30
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 371 | 32% / 68% | 2% | $58,299 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 11 — | 73% / 27% | 0% | $86,045 | 89 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | $84,568 | 88 | — | |
| Information Systems | 11 — | 64% / 36% | 9% | $78,679 | 84 | — | |
| Information Technology | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $78,198 | 83 | — | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $65,509 | 65 | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 +6 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $68,597 | 71 | — | |
| Physics | 4 +1 | 100% / 0% | 25% | $72,871 | 77 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 20% | $63,261 | 60 | — | |
| Biology | 33 — | 12% / 88% | 3% | $58,884 | 49 | 94% | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $54,549 | 37 | — | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 42 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $62,863 | 59 | 98% | |
| Health Sciences | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $65,614 | 65 | — | |
| Public Health | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 17% | $59,065 | 50 | — | |
| Economics | 3 +4 | 100% / 0% | 33% | $71,166 | 75 | — | |
| Communication | — — | — | — | $54,105 | 35 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 23 +5 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $72,219 | 76 | 100% | |
| English | 15 +3 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $47,521 | 17 | 100% | |
| Foreign Languages | — — | — | — | $63,938 | 62 | — | |
| Geography | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,859 | 41 | — | |
| German | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $64,194 | 62 | — | |
| History | 15 +8 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $56,882 | 44 | 100% | |
| Intercultural Studies | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,628 | 31 | — | |
| Journalism | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $54,327 | 36 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,358 | 33 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,034 | 29 | — | |
| Political Science | 12 +2 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $59,089 | 50 | — | |
| Psychology | 83 +13 | 18% / 82% | 1% | $53,088 | 32 | 94% | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 12 +1 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $54,045 | 35 | 96% | |
| Sociology | 6 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $52,014 | 29 | 97% | |
| Spanish | 5 +9 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $65,456 | 65 | 94% | |
| Animation | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $53,046 | 32 | — | |
| Art | — — | — | — | $40,547 | 6 | — | |
| Arts Administration | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,639 | 8 | 100% | |
| Digital Arts | 10 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,486 | 15 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $50,547 | 25 | — | |
| Jazz Studies | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $38,722 | 5 | 100% | |
| Music | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $38,722 | 5 | 100% | |
| Music Management | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $41,639 | 8 | 100% | |
| Music Performance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,722 | 5 | 100% | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $38,722 | 5 | 100% | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,641 | 5 | — | |
| Theatre | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,697 | 7 | — | |
| Urban Studies | — +1 | — | — | $60,130 | 53 | — | |
| Visual Communication Design | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $43,461 | 10 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 164 | 60% / 40% | 2% | $77,230 | 95% | ||
| Accounting | 16 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $86,907 | 90 | 97% | |
| Actuarial Science | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $81,858 | 86 | — | |
| Business Administration | 37 +3 | 68% / 32% | 0% | $71,103 | 75 | 95% | |
| Business Management | 18 +8 | 44% / 56% | 6% | $71,103 | 75 | 95% | |
| Finance | 39 +11 | 77% / 23% | 5% | $85,336 | 89 | 96% | |
| International Business | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $73,156 | 78 | — | |
| Marketing | 24 +4 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $81,964 | 87 | 95% | |
| Sport Management | 12 — | 58% / 42% | 0% | $63,657 | 61 | 91% | |
| Supply Chain Management | 14 — | 86% / 14% | 7% | $71,103 | 75 | 95% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 97 | 26% / 74% | 0% | $57,576 | 93% | ||
| Exercise Science | 21 +2 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $63,657 | 61 | 91% | |
| Early Childhood Education | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,374 | 30 | 100% | |
| Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,607 | 43 | — | |
| English Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Mathematics Education | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Physical Education | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Science Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $58,630 | 49 | — | |
| Social Science Education | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Special Education | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $57,147 | 44 | — | |
| Teacher Education | 19 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,374 | 30 | 100% | |
| Drama Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Music Education | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% | |
| Theatre and Dance Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,102 | 47 | 89% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 115 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $81,296 | 93% | ||
| Nursing | 115 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $81,296 | 86 | 93% |