Elmhurst University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
10%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Elmhurst University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.2%(1,642)
Hispanic
28.9%(965)
African American
5.0%(166)
Asian
7.9%(263)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
2.6%(87)
Unknown
6.1%(204)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment4,230
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Elmhurst University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Elmhurst University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.0%(1,308)
Women
62.0%(2,135)

Gender Statistics

Men1,308

31% of total enrollment

Women2,135

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Elmhurst University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.0%(127)
18-19
35.1%(1,101)
20-21
35.7%(1,120)
22-24
15.2%(477)
25+
10.0%(313)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.0%(23)
22-24
42.2%(323)
25+
54.8%(420)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Elmhurst University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 79% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.9%(479)
Out-of-State
11.4%(69)
International
9.7%(59)

Regional Representation

In-State479

79% of student body

Out-of-State69

11% of student body

International59

10% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age