Applying to Elmhurst

Acceptance RateSAT Median
76.01% 1,090
Elmhurst University's acceptance rate is 76.01% for 2023 admission. A total of 5,731 students applied and 4,356 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Elmhurst.
Elmhurst's acceptance rate places 27th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 24 at Elmhurst. Elmhurst's SAT score ranks 20th out of 36 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Elmhurst, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Elmhurst University is 76.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.16%. 2,519 men and 3,160 women applied to Elmhurst and 1,773 men and 2,550 women students were accepted.
Among them, 262 men and 355 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Elmhurst.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Elmhurst
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,7312,5193,160052
Admitted4,3561,7732,550033
Enrolled61726235500
Acceptance Rate 76.01%70.39%80.70%-63.46%
Yield 14.16%14.78%13.92%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Elmhurst University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 197 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 41 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Elmhurst.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 550 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Elmhurst. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Elmhurst University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Elmhurst
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total98010901240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500550630
SAT Math480540610
ACT Composite202427
ACT Math172326
ACT English212428
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Elmhurst University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Elmhurst. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Elmhurst University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Elmhurst Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Elmhurst.
Admission Information for Applying to Elmhurst
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.elmhurst.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.elmhurst.edu/admission/apply/undergraduate-application/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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