Listed below are the tuition rates and fees for traditional undergraduate programs at Elmhurst College. 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.
2019-2020
Full-Time Students
| Fall Term | January Term | Spring Term | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition * | $18,727 | n/a | $18,727 | $37,454 |
| Room ** | $3,122 | n/a | $3,122 | $6,244 |
| Board Basic Plan | $2,133 | n/a | $2,133 | $4,266 |
| Total | $23,982 | n/a | $23,982 | $47,964 |
Part-Time Students
| Per Semester Hour | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,065 |
| Summer 2019 | $665 |
| Internships and Travel | $809 |
Fees
| Orientation Fee (new full-time freshmen) | $225 |
| Orientation Fee (new transfer students) | $75 |
| Academic Technology Fee (all students) | $150 per term |
| Residential Network Fee (residents) | $100 per term |
| Applied Music | $75 per credit course $150 per non-credit course |
| Parking | |
| Resident students | $100 per term |
| Commuters | $50 per term |
| Motorcycle | Free |
| Nursing Fees | |
| Juniors | $500 per term |
| Seniors | $500 per term |
| Biology Lab Fee | $50 per lab course |
| Chemistry Lab Fee | $50 per lab course |
| Art Lab Fee | $25 per specific course |
| Psychology Capstone Field Test | $25 per course |
| Malpractice Insurance | |
| Kinesiology | $50 per year |
| Communication Science and Disorders | $30 per year |
| Sociology | $30 per year |
| Criminal Justice | $30 per year |
| Graduation Fee | $40 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 per transcript |
Additional Estimated Expenses (Annual)
| Books | |
| Full-time students | $1,200 |
| Part-time students | $600 |
| Transportation | |
| Full-time students living on campus | $800 |
| Full-time students living off campus | $1,500 |
| Part-time students | $499 |
| Personal Expenses | |
| Full-time students living on campus | $1,785 |
| Full-time students living off campus | $9,145 |
| Full-time students commuting from home | $2,645 |
| Part-time students commuting from home | $1,280 |
| Full-time adult students (single) | $6,645 |
| Part-time adult student (single) | $2,280 |
| Full-time adult student (with family) | $7,645 |
| Part-time adult student (with family) | $2,780 |
2018-2019
| Fall Term | Spring Term | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $23,810 | $23,811 | $47,621 |
| Tuition * | $18,377 | $18,378 | $36,755 |
| Room ** | $3,122 | $3,122 | $6,244 |
| Board Basic Plan | $2,061 | $2,061 | $4,122 |
| Per Semester Hour | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,045 |
| Summer 2018 | $652 |
| Orientation Fee (new full-time freshmen) | $225 |
| Orientation Fee (new transfer students) | $75 |
| Academic Technology Fee (all students) | $150 per term |
| Residential Network Fee (residents) | $100 per term |
| Applied Music | $75 per credit course $150 per non-credit course |
| Parking | |
| Resident students | $100 per term |
| Commuters | $50 per term |
| Motorcycle | Free |
| Nursing Fees | |
| Juniors | $500 per term |
| Seniors | $500 per term |
| Biology Lab Fee | $50 per lab course |
| Chemistry Lab Fee | $50 per lab course |
| Art Lab Fee | $25 per specific course |
| Psychology Capstone Field Test | $25 per course |
| Malpractice Insurance | |
| Kinesiology | $50 per year |
| Communication Science and Disorders | $30 per year |
| Sociology | $30 per year |
| Criminal Justice | $30 per year |
| Graduation Fee | $60 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 per transcript |
*Full-time tuition is based on a course load of 12 to 19 semester hours. Part-time tuition is based on registration for fewer than 12 semester hours.
**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.