Elmhurst University Acceptance Rate
Elmhurst, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,254
- Admitted
- 4,737
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Elmhurst University's acceptance rate has risen from 67.7% in 2014–15 to 75.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,193 to 6,254 (+96%) over that period.
Its 75.7% rate makes Elmhurst University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.6% for women vs 68.9% for men, a 11.7-point gap). Elmhurst University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,193 | 2,162 | 67.7% | 510 |
| 2015–16 | 3,620 | 1,983 | 54.8% | 478 |
| 2016–17 | 3,458 | 2,486 | 71.9% | 477 |
| 2017–18 | 3,645 | 2,571 | 70.5% | 497 |
| 2018–19 | 4,219 | 2,842 | 67.4% | 530 |
| 2019–20 | 4,175 | 2,830 | 67.8% | 527 |
| 2020–21 | 4,299 | 2,817 | 65.5% | 478 |
| 2021–22 | 3,762 | 2,682 | 71.3% | 531 |
| 2022–23 | 5,731 | 4,356 | 76% | 617 |
| 2023–24 | 6,254 | 4,737 | 75.7% | 607 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,715 | 2,996 | 80.6% |
| Men | 2,513 | 1,731 | 68.9% |
| Unknown | 26 | 10 | 38.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–610 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 4% |
How Elmhurst University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Elmhurst University's acceptance rate?
Elmhurst University's acceptance rate is 75.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,737 admitted of 6,254 applicants).
Is Elmhurst University test optional?
Elmhurst University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Elmhurst University?
Elmhurst University received 6,254 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,737.
What SAT score do you need for Elmhurst University?
Admitted students at Elmhurst University typically scored 480–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Elmhurst University getting harder to get into?
Elmhurst University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.7% in 2014–15 to 75.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.elmhurst.edu/.