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Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Chicago, IL metro with 3,138 students and a 74% acceptance rate.

Elmhurst, Illinois · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 3,138 students

NCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Admission rate

74%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,151

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,185

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

70%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,462

10 years after entry

Students

3,138

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,892
$30,001–48,000$18,377
$48,001–75,000$23,098
$75,001–110,000$25,419
Over $110,000$30,232

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse115
Psychology83
Communication Sciences and Disorders42
Finance39
Business Administration and Management37
Biology/Biological Sciences33
Marketing/Marketing Management24
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration23
Show the other 54 majors
Exercise Science and Kinesiology21
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels19
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other18
Accounting16
History15
Design and Visual Communications15
English Language and Literature15
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching15
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management12
Rhetoric and Composition12
Political Science and Government12
Computer and Information Sciences11
Information Science/Studies11
Digital Arts10
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9
Music Teacher Education8
Graphic Design8
Sociology6
Public Health6
Special Education and Teaching6
Music Management5
Mathematics5
Biochemistry5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Social Science Teacher Education5
Mathematics Teacher Education5
Environmental Studies5
Physics4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance4
Health and Wellness3
Music3
Geography3
Economics3
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Drama and Dance Teacher Education3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education3
Information Technology3
Actuarial Science2
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Jazz/Jazz Studies2
Music Theory and Composition2
Foreign Language Teacher Education2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects2
Journalism2
Education1
German Language and Literature1
Philosophy1
Chemistry1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Musical Theatre1
Music Performance1
Fine and Studio Arts Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20

Elevation

695 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

19°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

42.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

17 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,360 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size