Elmhurst College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Elmhurst College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

76%

Admission Difficulty for Elmhurst College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Elmhurst College is 76%. Its admission rate is the 35th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Elmhurst College and can you get accepted?

Elmhurst College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,356 out of the 5,731 who applied were admitted.

Elmhurst College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Elmhurst College?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Elmhurst College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.59 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1110 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Elmhurst College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.59

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Elmhurst College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Elmhurst College are to have around a 3.59 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Elmhurst College accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Elmhurst College is 3.59 on the 4.0 scale. 23% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #16 in Illinois for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Elmhurst College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Elmhurst College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.95%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.74%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	14.99%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	18.03%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.54%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	12.88%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.87%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Elmhurst College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Elmhurst College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 32% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

980-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT

32%

SAT Scores for Elmhurst College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	480
Composite 25th Percentile	980

SAT Scores for Elmhurst College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	610
Composite 75th Percentile	1240
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Elmhurst College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Elmhurst College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1240. Students who get into Elmhurst College score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. Elmhurst College ranks #20 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Elmhurst College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Elmhurst College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Elmhurst College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240 and Above	Good	>86%
1110 to 1240	Avg +	76%-86%
980 to 1110	Avg -	62%-76%
850 to 980	Reach	47%-62%
Less than 850	Low	<47%

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Elmhurst College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

20-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Elmhurst College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	20

ACT Scores for Elmhurst College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Elmhurst College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Elmhurst College is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 27. The school ranks #21 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Elmhurst College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Elmhurst College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Elmhurst College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 27 ACT score.

Elmhurst College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>87%
23 to 27	Avg +	76%-87%
20 to 23	Avg -	65%-76%
17 to 20	Reach	51%-65%
Less than 17	Low	<51%

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High School Class Rank

82% of Elmhurst College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Elmhurst College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	46%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Elmhurst College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,160	2,519	5,731
Accepted	2,550	1,773	4,356
Acceptance Rate	81%	70%	76%
Enrolled	355	262	617
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	15%	14%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Elmhurst College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Elmhurst College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Elmhurst College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Elmhurst College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Elmhurst College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.59 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.