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| Location | Elmhurst, Illinois |
| Online | elmhurst.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Church of Christ faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,299 prospective students applied, and 2,817 were granted admission. Of those admitted 478 enrolled in the school. 2,877 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 544 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $38,354 plus fees of $300. Elmhurst College is ranked 283 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Elmhurst College is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Elmhurst College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#283 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#193 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#142 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1170 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $300 |
| Room and Board | $10,776 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,080 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144962 IPEDS survey data for Elmhurst College.
Current students may use the Elmhurst College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.