Elmhurst University
tuition & fees
$42,955
graduate tuition & fees
$34,460
acceptance rate
74%
Student Population
3,997
online students
604
Number of Programs
126
Financial Aid Amount
$26,434
SAT Scores
1,130
Graduation Rate
70%
Elmhurst University is a Private, 4 years college located in Elmhurst, Illinois. Elmhurst ranked 33rd in Illinois Colleges and 60th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 3,997 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Elmhurst's acceptance rate is 73.64% last year (undergraduate school).
Elmhurst University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Elmhurst University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296 |
| Phone | 630-279-4100 |
| WEB | www.elmhurst.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.elmhurst.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.elmhurst.edu/admission/apply/undergraduate-application/ |
| Financial Aid | www.elmhurst.edu/admission/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.elmhurst.edu/admission/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.elmhurst.edu/admission/military-veteran-students/financial-aid-military-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.elmhurst.edu/student-life/support-services/access-disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Elmhurst University is 73.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.52%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73.64 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.52 % |
Tuition & Fees
Elmhurst's 2025 tuition & fees is $42,955 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.19% compared to the last year's rate ($41,628).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $34,460. The graduate tuition increased by 1.24% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $42,955 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $34,460 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,997 students have enrolled at Elmhurst (2024-2025). Among them, 604 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Elmhurst has 3,213 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 784 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,997 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,213 |
| Graduate Students | 784 |
| Online Enrollment | 604 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Elmhurst offers 126 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 126 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Elmhurst
| Number of programs | 126 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |