Cost increases for all students at Elmhurst University in 2022-23 school year
The cost of tuition at Elmhurst University rose by 2.1% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent figures available, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private not-for-profit Elmhurst University paid $40,232 for the 2022-23 academic year, which is $832 higher than the $39,400 charged during the 2021-22 school year.
Approximately 78% of the undergraduate student body at Elmhurst University are residents of Illinois. Students from other states make up about 13%, while international students represent 10%.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Elmhurst University in the 2022-23 academic year received some form of student financial aid. A total of 613 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $18 million, and 337 students borrowed more than $2.4 million in student loans.
Among all undergraduate students, 2,789 received grants or scholarships totaling $76.5 million. Additionally, 1,539 students took out federal student loans totaling $10.4 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 277 | 45% | $1.6 million | $5,934 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 287 | 47% | $2 million | $6,987 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 613 | 99% | $14.4 million | $23,492 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 613 | 99% | $18 million | $29,445 |
| Federal student loans | 335 | 54% | $1.7 million | $5,177 |
| Other student loans | 43 | 7% | $701,081 | $16,304 |
| Student loan aid | 337 | 55% | $2.4 million | $7,227 |
| Total student aid | 617 | 100% | $20.5 million | $33,200 |