Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, Illinois
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.68
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Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. It emphasizes service-oriented learning, is affiliated with the United Church of Christ, and adopted its current name on July 1, 2020, after previously being known as Elmhurst College.
- Rankings
#298 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #298 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #403 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #798 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$41,628▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,436
Room & Board: $11,858
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $29,445
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$41,628▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $59,436
Room & Board: $11,858
Books & Supplies: $1,240
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $29,445
Pell Grant Recipients: 45%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.78 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 960–1210▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 960–1210
SAT ERW: 480–610
SAT Math: 480–600
ACT Composite: 23–28
- Admit Rate
- 76%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.68
- Total Enrollment
- 3,906
- Undergrad
- 3,138
- Graduate
- 768
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Official Portal
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190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126-3296
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