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.
Admission information :
Admission Office Phone: (630) 617-3400
Admission / Applications ratio (2006): 72%
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
470
630
SAT Math
480
620
SAT Writing
480
630
ACT Composite
22
26
ACT English
21
27
ACT Math
21
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$21,660
$23,160
$24,660
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$6,556
$6,822
$7,124
Room and board (off campus)
$6,556
$6,822
$4,000
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (630) 617-3075
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 90%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,829
State/Local Grants: $4,471
Institutional Grants: $9,458
Student Loans: $3,734
