# Elmhurst University

Private nonprofit college in Elmhurst, IL. IPEDS ID 144962.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/elmhurst-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/elmhurst-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,185 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 70%; beats 79% of IL colleges and 78% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $61,462; beats 61% of IL colleges and 73% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,892 |
| 30-48k | $18,377 |
| 48-75k | $23,098 |
| 75-110k | $25,419 |
| 110k+ | $30,232 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $61,462 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,892 | $76,399 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,377 | $78,470 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $23,098 | $98,628 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,419 | $108,539 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $30,232 | $129,091 | 5.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $54,679
- Tuition and fees: $42,955
- Housing and meals: $11,858; books: $1,240

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–640; SAT math: 480–620; ACT: 23–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,254 applicants, 4,737 admitted, 607 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT 23–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 76%, ACT 23–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (59 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $72,910 | $101,273 | not reported |
| Accounting | $59,734 | $79,654 | $18,125 |
| Nursing | $73,820 | $79,372 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,771 | $76,678 | $19,750 |
| Finance | $57,171 | $76,433 | $18,250 |
| Marketing | $40,074 | $72,286 | $19,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,538 | $66,244 | $23,375 |
| Biology | $30,804 | $60,161 | $24,287 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $60,158 | $20,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,789 | $56,411 | $27,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,767 | $56,282 | $20,000 |
| Communications | $41,423 | $53,618 | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | $53,075 | $24,505 |
| Psychology | $32,553 | $52,264 | $23,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,105 | $52,106 | $24,064 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,352 | $49,480 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $33,556 | $47,052 | $23,250 |
| English | $33,947 | $46,021 | $19,500 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $36,432 | $41,122 | $26,125 |
| Music | $21,759 | $32,448 | $28,125 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $14,750 |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $105,090 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,490 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN), $95,990 (IL), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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