Elmhurst University SAT and ACT scores
Elmhurst, IL · private college · 3,138 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Elmhurst University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Elmhurst University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Elmhurst University scored 990 to 1260, with an average of 1151. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Elmhurst University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 23 to 30. A 30 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Elmhurst University require the SAT or ACT?
Elmhurst University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Elmhurst University accept the CLT?
Elmhurst University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Illinois with similar scores
- University of St FrancisSAT 1030–1220
- Monmouth CollegeSAT 1000–1210
- Augustana CollegeSAT 1030–1270
- Illinois State UniversitySAT 990–1210
- Quincy UniversitySAT 1000–1200
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Kent State University at KentSAT 1010–1240
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State SchuylkillSAT 1020–1230
- Ripon CollegeSAT 980–1270
- Saint Vincent CollegeSAT 1020–1230
- Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1250
- Southern Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1040–1210
More about Elmhurst University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Elmhurst University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026