Listed below are the tuition rates and fees for traditional undergraduate programs at Elmhurst University.
Costs for adult students in degree completion programs, certificate programs and graduate programs are listed separately.
For information on paying your tuition, see payment options. If you have questions, contact Student Financial Services.
2026-2027
Full-Time Students
| Fall Term | January Term | Spring Term | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition * | $22,629 | See below | $22,629 | $45,258 |
| Room ** | $3,727 | $3,727 | $7,454 | |
| Board (17-Meal Weekly Plan) | $2,858.15 | $2,858.15 | $5,716.30 | |
| Total | $29,214.15 | $29,214.15 | $58,428.30 |
Part-Time Students
| Per Semester Hour | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,286 |
*Full-time comprehensive tuition is based on a course load of 12 to 19 semester hours (3.00-4.75 credits). Part-time tuition is based on registration for fewer than 12 semester hours. Students who enroll in greater than 4.75 credits in a semester will be charged the comprehensive tuition rate for all credits up to 4.75 and the part-time semester hour rate for all credits exceeding 4.75. Per the DOD MOU, flat-rate tuition per credit is equal to $1,414.31 for full-time status.
**Room charges are based on double occupancy, and residence hall students are required to participate in the meal plan program. For pricing options, visit the Living on Campus section.
Online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
| Tuition | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Program* | $50,000 |
*Second-degree-seeking students only. Per the DOD MOU, flat-rate tuition per credit is equal to $833.33 for full-time status.
January Term
January Term tuition is subject to change based on actual enrollment in the Fall or Spring Terms.
- Traditional undergraduate students enrolled full-time (3.0 or more credit hours) in Fall and Spring Terms and charged for comprehensive tuition rates in those terms may take one January Term course at no additional cost (does not include Adult Evening/Online students).
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Traditional undergraduate students enrolled full-time in only Fall Term or only Spring Term will be charged a rate of half the price for the January Term course. Students dropping below full-time status in Spring may incur charges retroactively.
- Traditional undergraduate students without full-time enrollment in both the Fall and Spring Term will be charged the full price based on the per credit hour rate and the number of credit hours of the class taken for the January Term course.
Fees
| Matriculation Fee (New Full-Time First-Year Students) | $275 |
| Matriculation Fee (New Transfer Students) | $125 |
| Graduation Fee | $80 |
| Parking ‐ Residential Students | $125 per term |
| Parking ‐ Commuters | $75 per term |
| Nursing | $600 per term |
| Student Fee (All Students) | $300 per term |
| Residential Network Fee (Residents) | $100 per term |
| Applied Music | Varies* |
| Digital Media Technology Fee | $75 per course |
| Biology Lab Fee | $60 per lab course |
| Chemistry Lab Fee | $60 per lab course |
| Psychology Capstone Field Test | $35 per course |
| Transcript Fee | $10 per transcript |
*Fees will vary based credits
Additional Estimated Expenses (Annual)
| Books | |
| Full-time students | $1,290 |
| Part-time students | $645 |
| Transportation | |
| Full-time students living on campus | $1,690 |
| Full-time students living off-campus | $3,380 |
| Part-time students | $1,690 |
| Personal Expenses | |
| All students | $3,696 |
Summer Term
Summer can be a great time to continue enriching yourself. Visit our Summer Term webpage to learn more about the offerings at Elmhurst University and related tuition and fees.
2025-2026 (Historical)
| Fall Term | January Term | Spring Term | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition * | $21,992 | See below | $21,991 | $43,983 |
| Room ** | $3,524 | $3,524 | $7,048 | |
| Board (17-Meal Weekly Plan) | $2,761.50 | $2,761.50 | $5,523 | |
| Total | $28,277.50 | $28,276.50 | $56,554 |
*Full-time comprehensive tuition is based on a course load of 12 to 19 semester hours (3.00-4.75 credits). Part-time tuition is based on registration for fewer than 12 semester hours. Students who enroll in greater than 4.75 credits in a semester will be charged the comprehensive tuition rate for all credits up to 4.75 and the part-time semester hour rate for all credits exceeding 4.75. Per the DOD MOU, flat-rate tuition per credit is equal to $1,289.31 for full-time status.
| Per Semester Hour | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,250 |
*Full-time comprehensive tuition is based on a course load of 12 to 19 semester hours (3.00-4.75 credits). Part-time tuition is based on registration for fewer than 12 semester hours. Students who enroll in greater than 4.75 credits in a semester will be charged the comprehensive tuition rate for all credits up to 4.75 and the part-time semester hour rate for all credits exceeding 4.75. Per the DOD MOU, flat-rate tuition per credit is equal to $1,289.31 for full-time status.
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $600 per term |
*Second-degree-seeking students only. Per the DOD MOU, flat-rate tuition per credit is equal to $833.33 for full-time status.
| Matriculation Fee (New Full-Time First-Year Students) | $275 |
| Matriculation Fee (New Transfer Students) | $125 |
| Graduation Fee | $80 |
| Parking ‐ Residential Students | $125 per term |
| Parking ‐ Commuters | $75 per term |
| Nursing | $550 per term |
| Student Fee (All Students) | $300 per term |
| Residential Network Fee (Residents) | $100 per term |
| Applied Music | Varies* |
| Digital Media Technology Fee | $75 per course |
| Biology Lab Fee | $60 per lab course |
| Chemistry Lab Fee | $60 per lab course |
| Psychology Capstone Field Test | $35 per course |
| Transcript Fee | $10 per transcript |
*Fees will vary based on credits
| Books | |
| Full-time students | $1,290 |
| Part-time students | $645 |
| Transportation | |
| Full-time students living on campus | $1,644 |
| Full-time students living off-campus | $3,288 |
| Part-time students | $1,644 |
| Personal Expenses | |
| All students | $3,590 |