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ELMHURST COLLEGE

  • 190 Prospect Ave
  • Elmhurst, IL 60126
  • OPEID College Code: 00167600
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  • General Phone: (630) 617-3500
  • President: Dr S. Alan Ray
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,363
  • College Alias: EC
  • College Mascot: Bluejays
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Elmhurst College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Church of Christ
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Elmhurst College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,1841,5782,762
Number Granted Admission (%)808 (68%)1,127 (71%)1,935 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)244 (30%)343 (30%)587 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam437%
ACT ® Exam56497%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460560
SAT ® Math480610
SAT ® Writing480560
 
ACT ® Composite2127
ACT ® English2127
ACT ® Math2027
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving89%21%29%88%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,274$4,297$4,723$10,671
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.4%2.7%0.8%
Number in Default3195
Number in Repayment706693600
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$27,330$26,060$24,660
In-State Tuition and Fees$27,330$26,060$24,660
Out of State Tuition and Fees$27,330$26,060$24,660
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,874$7,508$7,124
Other Expenses$1,796$1,632$1,616
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,000$4,500$4,000
Other Expenses$4,670$4,440$3,740
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,670$4,440$4,440
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,000$36,200$34,400
In-State$38,000$36,200$34,400
Out of State$38,000$36,200$34,400
Off Campus
In-District$38,000$36,000$33,400
In-State$38,000$36,000$33,400
Out of State$38,000$36,000$33,400
Off Campus with Family
In-District$33,000$31,500$30,100
In-State$33,000$31,500$30,100
Out of State$33,000$31,500$30,100
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree--
Biology Degree28-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree276
Business Administration Degree3741
Business Administration, Other Degree49-
Finance Degree14-
International Business Degree9-
Logistics and Materials Management Degree417
Marketing Degree42-
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree1-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other Degree21-
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree--
Organizational Communication Degree25-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree--
Computer Science Degree4-
Computer Systems Networking Degree-7
Information Science Studies Degree3-
Information Technology Degree4-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree2-
Early Childhood Education Degree1114
Education Degree19
Education, Other Degree--
Elementary Education Degree55-
Music Teacher Education Degree16-
Physical Education Degree12-
Special Education Teaching Degree6-
Speech Teacher Education Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree312
Speech Degree8-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree1-
French Language and Literature Degree1-
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree5-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree--
Nursing Degree7818
Speech and Language Pathology Degree28-
 
History
History Degree15-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies Degree--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree2-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree4-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Management and Policy Degree--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree4-
Religious Studies Degree--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree7-
Physics Degree4-
 
Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree-5
Psychology Degree40-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree25-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree3-
Geography Degree8-
Political Science Degree12-
Sociology Degree10-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree4-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Degree2-
Theology Degree2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree--
Drama Degree7-
Jazz and Jazz Studies Degree1-
Music Degree6-
Music Management and Merchandising Degree10-
Music Theory and Composition Degree2-
Art Studies Degree7-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,363
    • Undergraduate: 3,093 Graduate: 270
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,291 Female: 2,072
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,174 Female: 1,919
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 117 Female: 153
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,875 Part-Time: 488
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,851 Part-Time: 242
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 24 Part-Time: 246
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien351%
American Indian150.4%
Black1324%
Asian1344%
Hispanic2527%
White2,53775%
Unknown2588%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18140.4%
Ages 18-191,09933%
Ages 20-211,10933%
Ages 22-2451815%
Ages 25-292267%
Ages 30-341073%
Ages 35-39782%
Ages 40-491304%
Ages 50-65692%
Age Over 6580.2%
Age Unknown50.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees784432352
Faculty Status1471452
Tenured Faculty88862
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service417144273
Primarily Instruction407134273
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial36351
Other Professionals11410311
Technical and/or Paraprofessional21715067
Clerical And Secretarial1097633
Skilled Crafts1717-
Service and/or Maintenance775027
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,238 (144)$70,199 (68)$64,588 (76)
Professor$83,203 (49)$82,942 (29)$83,583 (20)
Associate Professor$68,181 (30)$72,278 (13)$65,048 (17)
Assistant Professor$56,733 (53)$58,203 (20)$55,842 (33)
Instructor$53,924 (2)- (-)$53,924 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,238 (144)$70,199 (68)$64,588 (76)
Professor$83,203 (49)$82,942 (29)$83,583 (20)
Associate Professor$68,181 (30)$72,278 (13)$65,048 (17)
Assistant Professor$56,733 (53)$58,203 (20)$55,842 (33)
Instructor$53,924 (2)- (-)$53,924 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes501315186
Unduplicated Athletes391266125
Baseball3131-
Basketball391920
Football108108-
Golf20812
Soccer603030
Softball19-19
Tennis19109
Track and Field, Indoor472621
Track and Field, Outdoor512823
Track and Field, X-Country361719
Volleyball26-26
Wrestling3838-
Bowling7-7
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$36,132$35,088
Assistant Coaches-$8,641$8,148
 
Coaches
All Coaches643529
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Indoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, Outdoor844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students70%
 
By Gender
Male63%
Female75%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black41%
Asian71%
Hispanic59%
White75%
Unknown65%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less53%
5 Years67%
6 Years70%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Liquor Related1510
On Campus
Drug Related35
Liquor Related2012
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary36
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Burglary78
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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