Elmhurst University will raise tuition by 2.9% for the 2026-2027 school year, following approval by the Board of Trustees. The decision left many students upset and concerned about their future finances over J-Term, when a university email detailing the increase arrived in inboxes.
EU’s increase is below the national average for tuition increases at private four-year universities, which was 4.0% according to a 2025 College Board report.
In practical terms, tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year sat at $43,983 while next year’s tuition will be $45,258, resulting in a pre-aid increase of $1,275 for students…