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Elmhurst University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 50%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Elmhurst University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Elmhurst University students
Race Percent of Students
White
67%
Black
5%
Hispanic
17%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 62% more female students than male students enrolled at Elmhurst University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Elmhurst University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Elmhurst University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
38%
Women
62%
Enrollment by gender for Elmhurst University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,523
Women
2,474

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 18%

Elmhurst University draws 82 percent of students from Illinois, 18 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Elmhurst University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
18%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$80,672 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,997
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.5%
Part-time undergraduates 3.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144962.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026