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Elmhurst University is one of the leading colleges in Illinois with the acceptance rate of 75%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 1 . For more information, call 6306173400 .

3704 Enrolled 75% Acceptance Rate 20 - 26 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 3,704
    • Average HS GPA: 3.59
    • Acceptance Rate: 75%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 19% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 15% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 18% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 11% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 13% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 2% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    490 - 590
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    490 - 580
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 26

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 1

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
    Management Science.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies, Other.
    Journalism.
    COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
    Information Science/Studies.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Foreign Language Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    Geography Teacher Education.
    German Language Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Psychology 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.
    Speech Teacher Education.
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering, Other.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Rhetoric and Composition.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Health and Wellness, General.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Pre-Dentistry Studies.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Pre-Nursing Studies.
    Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
    Public Health, General.
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry, Other.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Human Services, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, General.
    Geography.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    Urban Studies/Affairs.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Design and Applied Arts, Other.
    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.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    David A. Zinczenko '91
    President & CEO, Galvanized Brands; Author
    Laurie Brubaker '82
    SVP, Aetna
    Hillary Wandall '93
    SVP and General Counsel, TrustArc
    Frank Conforti '98
    Chief Financial Officer, Urban Outfitters
    John A. Andretti '85
    Professional Race Car driver
    Andy Hart, '90
    SVP, Tiffany & Co.
    G. Bruce Boyer, '63
    Men's Fashion Writer

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $39862
    Required Fees
    $370
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1200
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $4526
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2200
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $11450

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • N/A
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 81/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2914
    Foreign Countries Represented
    42

  • Demographics

    • Asian 7.02%
    • African-American 5.52%
    • Hispanic 26.41%
    • Caucasian 53.92%
    • Male 39%
    • Female 61%
    • Аre out of state 10

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    29%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 87/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    51%
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    106
    Number of Honor Societies
    21
    Number of Social Sororities
    6

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Wheaton College Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Illinois Institute of Technology

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    57%
    Graduate in 5 years
    69%
    Graduate in 6 years
    70%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: Varies
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      varies
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