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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.3%

In Fall 2021, a total of 531 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Elmhurst University. Among these students, 152 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 48 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1117

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2682 admitted students 152 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

29%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1013-1220. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 503 and 620, while 25% scored below 503 and another 25% scored above 620.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 600, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% achieved a score of 600. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1117 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Elmhurst University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 41% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    503-620
  • Math

    510-600

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

26

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2682 admitted students 48 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

9%

Similar to the SAT, Elmhurst University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 9% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 22 and 29, with 25% scoring above 29 and another 25% scoring below 22.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    20-30
  • Math

    19-27
  • Composite

    22-29

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Elmhurst University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 3,762 1,598 2,106
Admitted students 2,682 1,060 1,593
Enrolled students 531 198 333
Acceptance rate 71% 66% 76%
Yield rate 20% 19% 21%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Elmhurst University received a total of 3,762 applications. These applications included 1,598 male applicants and 2,106 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 3,762 applicants, Elmhurst University admitted 2,682 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,060 males and 1,593 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 531 students chose to enroll at Elmhurst University. This means that 531 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 198 were male and 333 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Elmhurst University had an overall acceptance rate of 71% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 66% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 76%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Elmhurst University had an overall yield rate of 20% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 19%, and for female admitted students, it was 21%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Elmhurst University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,620 1,648 1,972 1,983 760 1,223 55% 46% 62% 478 193 285 24% 25% 23%
2016 3,458 1,388 2,070 2,486 999 1,487 72% 72% 72% 477 219 258 19% 22% 17%
2017 3,645 1,427 2,218 2,571 971 1,600 70% 68% 72% 497 204 293 19% 21% 18%
2018 4,219 1,694 2,492 2,842 1,127 1,708 67% 66% 68% 530 245 284 19% 22% 17%
2019 4,170 1,609 2,535 2,825 1,074 1,738 68% 67% 69% 522 205 317 18% 19% 18%
2020 4,299 1,704 2,569 2,817 1,069 1,736 66% 63% 68% 478 176 299 17% 16% 17%
2021 3,762 1,598 2,106 2,682 1,060 1,593 71% 66% 76% 531 198 333 20% 19% 21%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Elmhurst University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Elmhurst University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Elmhurst University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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