Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001676
- Phone: (847) 697-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.78%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,821Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Elmhurst College
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL
EC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmhurst, IL and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. EC has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Elmhurst College offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1380 - 1720 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Elmhurst College accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 29 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Elmhurst College "Bluejays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Elmhurst College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Elmhurst College has a total student population of about 3,400. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 15% enrolling as graduate students and 83% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $37,000-$45,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,100 to $1,300 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $23,331 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $7,343 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Elmhurst College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- * Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (since 2013)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Elmhurst College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Track and Field (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Elmhurst College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Public Health (M)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B, C)
- Economics (B)
- Urban Studies (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Elmhurst College.
- Dominican University in Chicago, IL (6 miles away)
- Concordia University Chicago in Chicago, IL (7 miles away)
- Wheaton College in Macomb, IL (8 miles away)
- Benedictine University in Chicago, IL (11 miles away)
- North Park University in Naperville, IL (13 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Illinois colleges & universities profile page
- Get a list of all private colleges in Illinois
- Compare other Illinois Christian and Bible Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001676
- Phone: (847) 697-1000
- School Homepage