Overview

Actuaries are trained in mathematics, statistics and economic techniques that allow them to quantify risk. They use their skills to analyze and solve business and social problems related to insurance, pensions, Social Security, employee benefits and related fields.

The actuarial societies and the Department of Mathematics recommend a major in mathematics or a major in business administration or economics with a minor in mathematics

Courses in accounting, finance, economics, and computer science are strongly recommended. It is important to have a broad background because understanding others and communicating effectively are essential ingredients for success in the profession.

Careers

Actuarial Science graduates from Elmhurst University work for insurance companies, investment firms, government agencies, employee benefits consulting firms and others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Discrete Mathematics

Statistics for Scientists

Mathematics of Finance

Research Methods in Mathematics

Probability

Financial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admissions. International: May 1 (fall) / November 1 (spring), or until all spaces are filled

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elmhurst, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are currently attending or have finished secondary school and have not attended university, please submit:

An application for admission
If still in Secondary School: A transcript including all years of secondary schooling (if your transcript is not in English, a certified translation is also required)
If completed Secondary School: Transcript plus proof of US high school completion equivalency document (if completed high school)
If applicable, submit any IB, AP, and CLEP scores directly to the Office of Advising
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Out-of-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43984 USD / year

≈ 43984 USD / year

Living costs

Elmhurst

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Elmhurst

Funding

Scholarships Information

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