Applying to Elmhurst

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
75.74%	1,090

Elmhurst University's acceptance rate is 75.74% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,254 students applied and 4,737 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 25th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 25 at Elmhurst. Elmhurst's SAT score ranks 19th out of 37 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 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Elmhurst University is 75.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.81%. 2,513 men and 3,715 women applied to Elmhurst and 1,731 men and 2,996 women students were accepted.

Among them, 222 men and 385 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). 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
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,254	2,513	3,715	0	26
Admitted	4,737	1,731	2,996	0	10
Enrolled	607	222	385	0	0
Acceptance Rate	75.74%	68.88%	80.65%	-	38.46%
Yield	12.81%	12.82%	12.85%	-	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 2024, 105 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 26 students (4%) 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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 23 at Elmhurst. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Elmhurst University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Elmhurst
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1090	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	550	610
SAT Math	480	540	600
ACT Composite	23	25	28
ACT Math	21	24	27
ACT English	23	25	27

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 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 next table provides general admission information for applying to Elmhurst.

Admission Information for Applying to Elmhurst
Open Admission Policy	No
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	Offers outside a dual enrollment
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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