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Elmhurst is in a large suburb, in Elmhurst, Illinois. 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.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Elmhurst. The most common major fields study at the school include music and business and management.
Elmhurst does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 500 to 640 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 620.
Some professors at Elmhurst are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 2,920 students (2,579 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Elmhurst attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Elmhurst belong to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Elmhurst College is a private college, enriched by its liberal arts heritage, established in 1871 by Protestant German immigrants and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The College seeks to support a diverse and caring community of scholars, teachers, students, and staff who work together for the purpose of learning. The College dedicates itself to the development of humane values, the skills of critical and creative inquiry, the capacity and desire to serve others, commitment to meaningful work, understanding of global interdependence, and responsible citizenship. The College affirms the spiritual basis for living a meaningful and purposeful life."
More complete details are provided below.
Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3096
General Phone: (630) 279-4100
Admissions Phone: (630) 617-3400
Financial Aid Phone: (630) 617-3075
http://www.elmhurst.edu
Elmhurst awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 216 | business management, accounting, finance, business administration, logistics, marketing, international business, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 128 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, education, special ed, physical education teaching, speech teaching, art education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 108 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, Spanish language, urban studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer support, computer networking, computer science, information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 23 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 18 | music, music management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 17 | speech pathology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | natural resources management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | pre-ministerial studies, philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Elmhurst in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 611 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 75 | 8 |
In 2005, Elmhurst had a total enrollment of 2,920 students (2,579 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 88% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Elmhurst offers campus housing for 836 of its 2,579 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Elmhurst, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,701 | 1,278 | 75% | 472 | 37% |
| Men | 719 | 506 | 70% | 189 | 37% |
| Women | 982 | 772 | 79% | 283 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
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 | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (630) 617-3400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,660 |
| Room and board | $ 6,556 |
| Room charge | $ 3,816 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Elmhurst participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (630) 617-3075
Elmhurst has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $72,845 | 13 | $65,202 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $59,099 | 13 | $55,901 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $51,557 | 23 | $46,684 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $62,729 | 50 | $53,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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
Management Science, General
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
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
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
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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
SCIENCE
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 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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