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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.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.55
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Elmhurst University?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Elmhurst accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,681 people applied and 5,058 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3166 / 4017 (79%)
Men
1865 / 2664 (70%)

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:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% 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
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Volunteer Work

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Elmhurst University?

3.55
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Elmhurst University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.55.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
30%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
9%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

23%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
485
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
995
75th Percentile
1250

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

December 1
Application notification
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