Elmhurst Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Elmhurst University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Elmhurst University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Elmhurst University (Elmhurst)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Elmhurst's acceptance rate is 73.64% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,245 students applied and 4,599 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Elmhurst.

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).

Elmhurst's acceptance rate places 20th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 26 at Elmhurst. Elmhurst's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 34 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Elmhurst's yield rate is 12.52%, which is significantly lower by 11.15 percentage points (approximately 47.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Elmhurst at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Elmhurst's acceptance rate is 73.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.52%. 2,797 men and 3,405 women applied to Elmhurst and 1,931 men and 2,649 women students were accepted.

Among them, 221 men and 355 women were enrolled in Elmhurst. You can explore the Elmhurst's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Elmhurst
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,245	2,797	3,405	0	43
Admitted	4,599	1,931	2,649	0	19
Enrolled	576	221	355	0	0
Acceptance Rate	73.64%	69.04%	77.80%	-	44.19%
Yield	12.52%	11.44%	13.40%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Elmhurst University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 135 students (23% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 29 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Elmhurst.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,130, including 570 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 560 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 510. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 480.

The median ACT composite score is 26, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 23 at Elmhurst. The median ACT Math score is 24 and the median ACT English score is 24.

How competitive is Elmhurst's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Elmhurst University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Elmhurst
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	990	1,130	1,260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	570	640
SAT Math	480	560	620
ACT Composite	23	26	30
ACT Math	19	24	27
ACT English	23	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Elmhurst University 2025 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 required, but considered in admission process at Elmhurst. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Elmhurst:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.elmhurst.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://www.elmhurst.edu/admission/apply/undergraduate-application/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Elmhurst?

Elmhurst is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 73.64%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Elmhurst?

Elmhurst recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Elmhurst is 1,130, and the average ACT score is 26. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Elmhurst require essays or personal statements?

Elmhurst recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Elmhurst admission?

Elmhurst recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Elmhurst does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Elmhurst requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Elmhurst requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Elmhurst?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Elmhurst are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.