Elmhurst University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even at a school that admits many applicants, a submitted score should still be intentional. For Elmhurst, aim near the top of the middle range, around a 1260 SAT or 30 ACT, so your score clearly strengthens an already realistic application.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Elmhurst University facts and stats
Elmhurst University enrolls about 3,170 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Elmhurst has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 70% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Elmhurst, IL
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Key Elmhurst University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Elmhurst, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. With the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or ACT is usually the last retake that can arrive in time, and earlier retakes give you more chances to benefit from superscoring if your scores improve.
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What you'll actually pay
Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $43,256, and 81% of students receive aid.
Elmhurst University’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $57,784 before aid. About 81% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $41,167. Merit scholarships range from $14,000 to $26,000, and transfer students with a 3.50+ GPA may qualify for $18,000 to $22,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $31,590.
Student life at Elmhurst University
28% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 5% of men join fraternities, and 7% of women join sororities.
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