by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Elmhurst University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Elmhurst University came in at $42,955 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $460; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,495 |
| Fees | $460 |
| Total | $42,955 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Elmhurst University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Elmhurst University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Elmhurst University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Elmhurst University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Elmhurst University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,862 |
| One Year Ago | $41,258 |
| Most Recent Year | $42,495 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Elmhurst has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $44,242 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.92%, which puts the figure next year near $44,210.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,210 |
| In 2 Years | $45,502 |
| In 3 Years | $46,832 |
| In 4 Years | $48,200 |
| In 5 Years | $49,608 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $184,744.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Elmhurst University, see the Elmhurst University Financial Aid page.
