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$42,955
per year
In-State Tuition
76%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Elmhurst University is an educational institution in Elmhurst, IL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
8
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Elmhurst considers all first-year applicants for merit scholarships of $18,000 to $28,000 by weighted GPA band.
For students entering Fall 2027
Elmhurst Merit Scholarship (weighted GPA 2.99 or lower)
Competitive$18,000; the page does not state a period
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required Elmhurst GPA
All applicants are automatically considered; no separate application
Published band: weighted high school GPA 2.99 or lower on a 4.0 scale. The band is a guide: grade patterns, curriculum, writing or test scores are also considered.
Elmhurst Merit Scholarship (weighted GPA 3.00 - 3.59)
Competitive$22,000; the page does not state a period
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required Elmhurst GPA
All applicants are automatically considered; no separate application
Published band: weighted high school GPA 3.00 - 3.59 on a 4.0 scale. The band is a guide: grade patterns, curriculum, writing or test scores are also considered.
Elmhurst Merit Scholarship (weighted GPA 3.60 - 3.89)
Competitive$24,000; the page does not state a period
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required Elmhurst GPA
All applicants are automatically considered; no separate application
Published band: weighted high school GPA 3.60 - 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. The band is a guide: grade patterns, curriculum, writing or test scores are also considered.
Elmhurst Merit Scholarship (weighted GPA 3.90 - 4.19)
Competitive$26,000; the page does not state a period
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Maintain the required Elmhurst GPA
All applicants are automatically considered; no separate application
Published band: weighted high school GPA 3.90 - 4.19 on a 4.0 scale. The band is a guide: grade patterns, curriculum, writing or test scores are also considered.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,892
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$61,462
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,489
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Elmhurst, Illinois
DuPage County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
74 career paths
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