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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Private Nonprofit · General
Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution in Elmhurst, IL. With a 76% admission rate and 1,210 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,954 students, offers 20 programs with earnings data, and has a 64% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
76%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,210
Enrollment
2,954
Completion Rate
64%
Cost of Attendance
$51,829
In-State Tuition
$41,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,628
Programs
20
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 20 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($52K)
Showing 20 of 20 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,820 | $81,296 | $51,829 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,910 | — | $51,829 | 1.4x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,734 | $86,907 | $51,829 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,171 | $85,336 | $51,829 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,771 | $71,103 | $51,829 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,105 | $52,374 | $51,829 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,789 | $58,102 | $51,829 | 0.9x | |
| 8 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,423 | $50,554 | $51,829 | 0.8x | |
| 9 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,074 | $81,964 | $51,829 | 0.8x | |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,352 | $72,219 | $51,829 | 0.7x | |
| 11 | Arts, Entertainment,and Media ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,432 | $41,639 | $51,829 | 0.7x | |
| 12 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,767 | $65,456 | $51,829 | 0.7x | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,947 | $47,521 | $51,829 | 0.7x | |
| 14 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,556 | $54,045 | $51,829 | 0.6x | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,553 | $53,088 | $51,829 | 0.6x | |
| 16 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,538 | $63,657 | $51,829 | 0.6x | |
| 17 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,804 | $58,884 | $51,829 | 0.6x | |
| 18 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $21,759 | $38,722 | $51,829 | 0.4x | |
| 19 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $62,863 | $51,829 | — | |
| 20 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,882 | $51,829 | — |