Elmhurst University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
10%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Elmhurst University has a diverse student body with 48% 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
50.5%(1,481)
Hispanic
29.0%(849)
African American
5.3%(155)
Asian
7.7%(225)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
2.8%(83)
Unknown
4.4%(130)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment3,731
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 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.7%(1,170)
Women
61.3%(1,857)

Gender Statistics

Men1,170

31% of total enrollment

Women1,857

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Elmhurst University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(95)
18-19
34.8%(1,048)
20-21
36.3%(1,094)
22-24
15.8%(476)
25+
10.0%(302)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(7)
22-24
38.3%(269)
25+
60.7%(427)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

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 78% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.6%(479)
Out-of-State
12.8%(79)
International
9.6%(59)

Regional Representation

In-State479

78% of student body

Out-of-State79

13% of student body

International59

10% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age