Elmhurst University
Admissions
Interested in attending Elmhurst University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Elmhurst University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Elmhurst University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Elmhurst accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,203 people applied and 4,596 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Elmhurst University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Elmhurst University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Elmhurst University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Elmhurst considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Elmhurst University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Elmhurst University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Elmhurst University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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