Elmhurst University
- Private
Elmhurst University: international tuition 45,258 USD per year, one-year total cost 58,428.3 USD, acceptance rate 73.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
Yes: international first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, can seek Elmhurst merit-based scholarships. The provided information does not confirm need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 73.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–640, Math 480–620, ACT 23–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 58,428 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/5. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Elmhurst University?
International tuition is 45,258 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 58,428.3 USD.
Does Elmhurst University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: international first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, can seek Elmhurst merit-based scholarships. The provided information does not confirm need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Elmhurst University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Elmhurst University?
The acceptance rate is 73.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Elmhurst University2023Official
- Nurse Abby2023Vlog
- Adventures with SK2025Applying
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says admission applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, but does not confirm that this rule covers international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo provided page states whether Elmhurst considers international students' ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo provided page specifies that international students must submit the CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Scholarships for First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiIf you are still in secondary school, submit transcripts for all secondary years; non-English records require a certified translation.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data