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Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois · Private · 3,006 undergrads

Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Elmhurst University?

74% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 990–1260 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

6,245 applied, 4,599 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Elmhurst University cost?

$23,165 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $57,818.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,364
$30,000–$48,000$18,771
$48,000–$75,000$20,828
$75,000–$110,000$23,211
over $110,000$31,821

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Elmhurst University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Elmhurst University's fall 2027 rule yet. Elmhurst University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Elmhurst University's site

What it's like

3,006
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Suburb
Campus setting in Elmhurst, IL.
80%
of first-years come back for year two.
50%
finish in four years. 65% within six.
$67.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Elmhurst University is on

Most selective in IllinoisColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Elmhurst University's acceptance rate?
74% for fall 2024: 4,599 of 6,245 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Elmhurst University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 990 to 1260 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Elmhurst University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,828 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $57,818.
What is Elmhurst University's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 50% within four (IPEDS).