Elmhurst College

www.elmhurst.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,354

2.4% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,776

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

65.5%

4,299 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,421

84.1% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

68.4%

349 Graduates

About

Elmhurst College is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Elmhurst College were General Psychology (107 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (48 degrees).

In 2020, 1,058 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elmhurst College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (726 degrees), 4.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (181 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst College is $38,354, which is $15,824 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst College is $38,354, which is $15,824 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,776.

In 2020, 98% of undergraduate students attending Elmhurst College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,354

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Elmhurst College was $38,354. The cost of tuition at Elmhurst College is $15,824 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Elmhurst College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,776

2020 Value

4.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Elmhurst College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,776. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Elmhurst College grew by 4.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Elmhurst College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,005

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elmhurst College was of $8,005 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 0.908% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Elmhurst College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Elmhurst College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2019, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Elmhurst College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Elmhurst College received 4,299 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 2.97% annual growth. Out of those 4,299 applicants, 2,817 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,421 students enrolled at Elmhurst College in 2020, and 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Elmhurst College has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,817

Accepted Out of 4,299

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Elmhurst College was 65.5% (2,817 admissions from 4,299 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 67.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 2.97%, while admissions declined by −0.459%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Elmhurst College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage

361

Scores Submitted

76% of enrolled first-time students at Elmhurst College in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Elmhurst College has a total enrollment of 3,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Elmhurst College is 2,877 students and the part-time enrollment is 544. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Elmhurst College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elmhurst College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.87% Asian, 5.7% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Elmhurst College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.7%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.9%), followed by White Male (11.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elmhurst College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Elmhurst College is 2,877 and the part-time enrollment is 544. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Elmhurst College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Elmhurst College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Elmhurst College was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Elmhurst College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Elmhurst College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,961
Hispanic or Latino
833
Asian
235

The enrolled student population at Elmhurst College is 57.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.87% Asian, 5.7% Black or African American, 2.34% Two or More Races, 0.205% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 284 more women than men received degrees from Elmhurst College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Elmhurst College is white (726 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (181 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Elmhurst College is General Psychology (107 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (48 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Elmhurst College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (130 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), and English (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Accountants & auditors (1,063,125 people), Other managers (763,411 people), Financial managers (478,103 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (457,694 people), and Chief executives & legislators (392,792 people).

The most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Psychology (130 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), English (36 degrees), History (14 degrees), and Business (331 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Psychology (130 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), English (36 degrees), History (14 degrees), and Business (331 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Elementary & secondary schools (1,100,219 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (659,806 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (542,052 people), Computer Systems Design (522,571 people), and Banking & related activities (519,201 people).

The most specialized majors at Elmhurst College are Psychology (130 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), English (36 degrees), History (14 degrees), and Business (331 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Elmhurst College.

Most Common

General Psychology
107 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majorss awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
48 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Elmhurst College was General Psychology with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Elmhurst College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

387

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

671

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 387 degrees were awarded to men at Elmhurst College, which is 0.577 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (671).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Elmhurst College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Elmhurst College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.98 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 103 degrees were awarded to women at Elmhurst College in Registered Nursing, which is 12.9 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 51% of students graduating from Elmhurst College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Elmhurst College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.72% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
726 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
181 degrees awarded
Asian
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elmhurst College is white (726 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (181 degrees).

3.21% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
470 degrees awarded
White Male
256 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elmhurst College is white female (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (256 degrees).

Operations

Elmhurst College has an endowment valued at nearly $109M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.74M (3.44%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Elmhurst College had a total salary expenditure of $70.7M. Elmhurst College employs 56 Professors, 47 Assistant professors, and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Elmhurst College are Female Professors (32), Female Assistant professors(30), and Male Professors (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elmhurst College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, and Management with 44 employees.

Endowment

$109M

2020 Endowment

3.27%

decline from 2019

Elmhurst College has an endowment valued at about $109M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Elmhurst College declined 3.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $69M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Elmhurst College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.28M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Elmhurst College received $4.28M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$43.4M

2020 Salaries

28.1%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Elmhurst College paid a median of $43.4M in salaries, which represents 61.4% of their overall expenditure ($70.7M) and a 28.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.98% growth from 2018 and a 11% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.8M

Instructional Salaries

158

Number of Employees

In 2020, Elmhurst College paid a total of $11.8M to 158 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Elmhurst College were Professor with 56 employees; Assistant professor with 47 employees; and Assistant professor with 33 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elmhurst College were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees; and Management with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Elmhurst College was Female Professor with 32 employees, Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Male Professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Elmhurst College.