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Elmhurst College is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1871 as Elmhurst Proseminary. This college occupies an area on more than 35 acres. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study including music, business administration, liberal studies, professional accounting, and education.
The college's athletic teams are named the Bluejays. Male students participate in a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, football, tennis, soccer, golf, and wrestling. Female students are involved in sports such as bowling, basketball, track and field, soccer, cross country, golf, tennis, softball, and volleyball. The on-campus Greek fraternities and sororities include Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, and Phi Mu.
Elmhurst is in a large suburb, in Elmhurst, IL. The school has a United Church of Christ religious affiliation. Elmhurst is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Elmhurst include music and business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 490 to 630 for students at Elmhurst. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 590.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Elmhurst, in 2007-2008, had 3,184 students (3,237 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3096
General Phone: (630) 617-3500
http://public.elmhurst.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 244 | business management, accounting, marketing, logistics, finance, business administration, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 164 | elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, physical education teaching, education, music teaching, art education, speech teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 124 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, Spanish language, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 69 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Media | 32 | organizational communications, media studies, animation and special effects, communication and journalism |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Music | 24 | music management, music, jazz, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | speech pathology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information technology, information science, computer science, computer networking, computer support |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies, arts management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, pre-ministerial studies, theology, religion |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | natural resources management |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Elmhurst in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 736 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Elmhurst had a total enrollment of 3,184 students (3,237 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 87% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Elmhurst offers campus housing for 1,137 of its 3,237 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elmhurst, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,779 | 1,917 | 69% | 587 | 31% |
| Men | 1,147 | 779 | 68% | 232 | 30% |
| Women | 1,632 | 1,138 | 70% | 355 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,060 |
| Room and board | $ 7,508 |
| Room charge | $ 4,496 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,012 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,632 |
Financial Aid:
Elmhurst participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167600)
Elmhurst has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $83,358 | 18 | $79,283 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $70,328 | 20 | $63,494 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $57,506 | 27 | $55,655 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $43,652 | 4 | $44,702 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $70,326 | 73 | $62,833 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Elmhurst Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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