Elmhurst University

www.elmhurst.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,258

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,760

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.7%

6,254 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,906

82.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.2%

324 Graduates

About

Elmhurst University is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Elmhurst University were Registered Nursing (114 degrees awarded), General Psychology (88 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees).

In 2023, 1,169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elmhurst University. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (614 degrees), 2.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (268 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst University is $41,258, which is $16,683 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Elmhurst University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 851 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst University is $41,258, which is $16,683 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,760.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Elmhurst University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,258

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Elmhurst University was $41,258. The cost of tuition at Elmhurst University is $16,683 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Elmhurst University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,760

2023 Value

5.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Elmhurst University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,760. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Elmhurst University grew by 5.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Elmhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,058

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elmhurst University was of $11,058 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.949% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Elmhurst University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Elmhurst University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.13% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Elmhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Elmhurst University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 851 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Elmhurst University received 6,254 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.13% annual growth. Out of those 6,254 applicants, 4,737 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,906 students enrolled at Elmhurst University in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Elmhurst University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,737

Accepted Out of 6,254

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Elmhurst University was 75.7% (4,737 admissions from 6,254 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.13%, while admissions grew by 8.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Elmhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

105

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Elmhurst University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Elmhurst University had a total enrollment of 3,906 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Elmhurst University is 3,228 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 82.6% of students enrolled at Elmhurst University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elmhurst University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Asian, 5.12% Black or African American, 2.38% Two or More Races, 0.102% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0768% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Elmhurst University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.1%) and White Male (19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%) and White Male (8.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elmhurst University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,906 students. The full-time enrollment at Elmhurst University is 3,228 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 82.6% of students enrolled at Elmhurst University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Elmhurst University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Elmhurst University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Elmhurst University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Elmhurst University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,853 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,052 enrolled students
Asian
315 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elmhurst University is 47.4% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.06% Asian, 5.12% Black or African American, 2.38% Two or More Races, 0.102% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0768% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 94 students (2.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 373 more women than men received degrees from Elmhurst University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Elmhurst University is white (614 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (268 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Elmhurst University is Registered Nursing (114 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (88 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Elmhurst University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), and English (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst University are Elementary & middle school teachers (323,769 people), Other managers (272,278 people), Postsecondary teachers (215,734 people), Secondary school teachers (196,284 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (163,768 people).

The most specialized majors at Elmhurst University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), English (31 degrees), Psychology (115 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Elmhurst University are Applied Sciences (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (20 degrees), English (31 degrees), Psychology (115 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (82 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst University are Elementary & secondary schools (859,499 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (488,446 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (321,482 people), Outpatient care centers (216,517 people), and Computer Systems Design (209,250 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Elmhurst University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
114 degrees awarded
General Psychology
88 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Elmhurst University was Registered Nursing with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Elmhurst University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

398

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

771

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 398 degrees were awarded to men at Elmhurst University, which is 0.516 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (771).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Elmhurst University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Elmhurst University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.917 times less than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Elmhurst University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.78 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Elmhurst University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Elmhurst University is Female and Asian (92.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.47% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
614 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
268 degrees awarded
Asian
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elmhurst University is white (614 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (268 degrees).

7.19% of degree recipients (84 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
403 degrees awarded
White Male
211 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
180 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elmhurst University is white female (403 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (211 degrees).

Operations

Elmhurst University has an endowment valued at nearly $154M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.91M (3.84%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Elmhurst University had a total salary expenditure of 80.1M. Elmhurst University employs 63 Assistant professors, 47 Professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at Elmhurst University are Female Assistant professor (38), Female Professor (28), and Male Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elmhurst University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, Management, with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$154M

2023 Endowment

0.931%

growth from 2022

Elmhurst University has an endowment valued at about $154M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Elmhurst University grew 0.931% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $104M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Elmhurst University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.63M - Federal
$10k - State
$7.5k - Local

As of 2023, Elmhurst University received $6.63M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10k from state grants and contracts, and $7.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.4M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, Elmhurst University paid a median of $46.4M in salaries, which represents 58% of their overall expenditure ($80.1M) and a 3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.01% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.3M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2023, Elmhurst University paid a total of $13.3M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Elmhurst University were Assistant professor with 63 employees, Professor with 47 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elmhurst University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, Management with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Elmhurst University was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Female Professor with 28 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Elmhurst University.

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