Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Elmhurst, IL · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,006 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 980–1240 · 32% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 940–1200 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 20–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $54,679 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Education, Health professions & nursing, Psychology, Visual & performing arts.
Strongest majors at Elmhurst
- Education at Elmhurst: #342 of 551 schools, score 53/100, about 92 graduates a year
- Languages at Elmhurst: #373 of 586 schools, score 44/100, about 20 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Elmhurst: #462 of 650 schools, score 42/100, about 172 graduates a year
- English & writing at Elmhurst: #504 of 697 schools, score 37/100, about 31 graduates a year
- Psychology at Elmhurst: #526 of 694 schools, score 41/100, about 88 graduates a year
- Computer science at Elmhurst: #531 of 691 schools, score 36/100, about 34 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Elmhurst: #423 of 543 schools, score 47/100, about 157 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Elmhurst: #539 of 668 schools, score 42/100, about 82 graduates a year