More selective than 54% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Elmhurst University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Elmhurst University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Elmhurst University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 640 |
| SAT math | 480 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Elmhurst University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 510–640 | 480–620 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 480–610 | 480–600 | 23–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Elmhurst University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Elmhurst University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
| 23 | Lewis University | 71% | 67% | $17,028 |
| 24 | McKendree University | 72% | 53% | $24,717 |
| 25 | Elmhurst University | 74% | 70% | $24,185 |
| 26 | Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | 22% | $14,109 |
| 27 | DePaul University | 76% | 68% | $30,902 |
| 28 | Bradley University | 77% | 76% | $22,719 |
| 29 | North Central College | 77% | 64% | $21,044 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Elmhurst University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Elmhurst University admissions questions
What is the Elmhurst University acceptance rate?
Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,737 of 6,254 applicants were admitted.
Does Elmhurst University require the SAT or ACT?
Elmhurst University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Elmhurst University?
The middle 50% of Elmhurst University enrolled first-year students scored 990–1260 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Elmhurst University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (607 of 4,737).
Is Elmhurst University getting harder to get into?
Elmhurst University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Elmhurst University overview