Elmhurst College, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ
Main Campus
Elmhurst College Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity29
Retention44
Graduation35
Earnings52
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Elmhurst College
85%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism5%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education8%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences4%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Elmhurst College
67%
Admission Rate
542
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)493–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Elmhurst College
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Elmhurst College
83%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Elmhurst College
78%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 51% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 68% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 60% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 65% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Elmhurst College
94%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Elmhurst College
2,799
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
578
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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