Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 990 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at Elmhurst University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 93 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 75 | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 56 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 48 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 42 | |
| 6 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 39 | |
| 7 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 37 | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 36 | |
| 9 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 29 | |
| 10 | Marketing. | 29 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 25 | |
| 12 | Design and Applied Arts. | 24 | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | |
| 14 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 22 | |
| 15 | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | |
| 16 | Sociology. | 17 | |
| 17 | Music. | 17 | |
| 18 | Special Education and Teaching. | 15 | |
| 19 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 14 | |
| 20 | Political Science and Government. | 14 |
Showing top 20 of 45 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Elmhurst University?
Elmhurst University has an acceptance rate of 74% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Elmhurst University?
Admitted students at Elmhurst University typically score between 990 and 1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Elmhurst University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Elmhurst University is approximately $24,185 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Elmhurst University?
4-year graduation rate data for Elmhurst University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
