Elmhurst College, IL
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
68%
Tuition
$34,450
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#11 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Legacy Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Legacy Scholarship:
$2,000 / year
(can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)
Who's eligible:
-Students with directly related family members (father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother) who have graduated from or are currently enrolled full time at Elmhurst College
To be considered:
-Identify your legacy relative on your application for admission
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $17000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Dean's Scholarship:
$17,000/yr
Awarded based on
-High school grade point average and curriculum
-Composite ACT or SAT scores
-We may also consider your essay, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities
-Performance in a strong high school program, including advanced placement and honors courses
-High -level performance in standardized testing and grade patterns across the academic curriculum
renewable annually with a 2.75 GPA and full-time enrollment
Enrichment Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Enrichment Scholarship:
$2,000 / yr
(can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)
Who's eligible:
-First year and transfer students of traditionally underrepresented groups at Elmhurst
-The scholarship is not limited by race or ethnicity
To be considered:
-Apply for admission
To renew your scholarship:
-Maintain full time enrollment and good standing at Elmhurst College
Founders Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Founders Scholarship:
$15,000/year
Awarded based on
-High school grade point average and curriculum
-Composite ACT or SAT scores
-We may also consider your essay, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities
-Performance in solid college bound curriculum
-Above average abilities in standardized testing and grade patterns across the academic curriculum
renewable annually with a 2.50 GPA and full-time enrollment
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$19,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Presidential Scholarship:
Awards $18,000/yr
Awarded based on
-High school grade point average and curriculum
-Composite ACT or SAT scores
-We may also consider your essay, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities
-Performance in a challenging high school curriculum, including advanced placement and honors courses
-Superior high school academic performance including excellence in standardized testing
renewable annually with a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment
Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$11,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Trustee Scholarship:
$11,000/year
Awarded based on
-High school grade point average and curriculum
-Composite ACT or SAT scores
-We may also consider your essay, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities
-Performance in a solid college-bound curriculum
-Demonstrated abilities in standardized testing and grade patterns across the academic curriculum
renewable annually with a 2.00 GPA and full-time enrollment
Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
up to $21,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-630 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 460-600 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 450-590 range of middle 50%
Description
Music Scholarships:
up to $21,000 / year
Who's eligible:
-First year and transfer students who plan to major in music, music education, music business, music theory and composition or jazz studies
Awarded based on:
-Academic credentials
-Audition
To be considered:
Director of Music Admission
(630) 617-3524
music.admission@elmhurst.edu
To renew your scholarship:
Maintain the Elmhurst College GPA associated with your awarded academic scholarship and full time enrollment
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533