Elmhurst University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Elmhurst University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,735 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1871 and is the only college located in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Elmhurst University is affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Elmhurst University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
98
Elmhurst University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 98 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Elmhurst University is high at 80% (above Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Elmhurst University is good: 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Elmhurst University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $39,900 a year. The additional fees at Elmhurst University beyond tuition are nearly $400; which makes it a total of $40,300 a year.

Read the details about Elmhurst University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,731 applications were submitted and 4,356 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Elmhurst University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Elmhurst University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Elmhurst University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Elmhurst University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $6,500 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Elmhurst University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Elmhurst University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Elmhurst University
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, Illinois
60126-3296, USA
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