DePaul University
DePaul University

DePaul University

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

DePaul University is one of the largest private universities in the country. Located in Chicago, DePaul has more than 22,000 students, offers more than 300 degree programs over ten academic colleges and schools, and offers two campuses in the heart of Chicago’s Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. DePaul is committed to providing hands on educational experiences with partnerships throughout Chicago. With small class sizes, DePaul’s faculty takes full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural, and community resources, culminating in a vibrant and socially engaged student experience. Founded in 1898, DePaul is the nation’s largest Catholic university with a tradition of providing a quality education to students from a broad range of backgrounds, with particular attention to first-generation students.

Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$33,319
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1180

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$33,319
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$44,174
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$44,174
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,468
Books and Supplies
$1104
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,636
$30k - $48k
$24,335
$48k - $75k
$26,591
$75k - $110k
$29,840
$110k+
$34,204
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,004
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,188
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,814

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5089
Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,188
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$32,543
$30k - $48k
$31,197
$48k - $75k
$30,212
$75k - $110k
$27,124
$110k+
$23,261
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$235,314,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$68,887,000

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,204
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,780
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,050
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,409

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
70%
Acceptance Rate
31785
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1092
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
26%
19%
Submitting ACT
43%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1180
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
520
75th
640
Reading
25th
550
75th
660
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
51%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
27
Top 25%
54
Top 50%
85

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 312-362-8300
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
20,917
Total Number of Undergrads
14,134
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
36%
20-39 Students
52%
40-99 Students
10%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
200

Faculty Overview

0
100
60%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
63%
Out-Of-State Students
26%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
124
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
Hispanic
23%
White
48%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
314
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
19%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
14%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Demons
School Colors
royal blue and scarlet
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
24
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
DePaul University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,200
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
DePaul University
Northern Trust Corporation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Walgreens
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,780
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$230
I have just recently transferred to DePaul University in June of this year. I have taken 3 summer classes and found I am able to graduate almost 6 months early due to the University's flexible and accomodating class requirements. In three months I have been able to get a jump start on my education. Despite the larger classes, the professors provide ample time to get in touch. I feel like they are just as dedicated to my success as I am.
Ashley from Chicago, IL
Going from AP classes in High School to Honors Accounting classes here was rather similar. If you were a strong student in High School, you will do well here if you keep up the same work ethic. Most of the things I have learned here have been from outside the classroom.
Ashley from Hickory Hills, IL
I have found DePaul to be just challenging enough, but not so difficult I barely have time to sleep. What I really love about DePaul is that it seems as if there is enough down time to spend hours at the library, get all of your work done, and still have time to hang out with friends. The honors program is also a really good way to add a little bit more of a challenge to your education.
Gwendolyn from Chelsea, MI
The prerequisite classes are terrible! Any WRD class or anything like that is just garbage. I suggest that if you attend here and have any desire to learn anything you didn't in high school you apply and try as hard as possible to get into the honors classes.
Brian from Angola, IN
The education I have received thus far here at DePaul far exceeded my expectations. I knew coming into the school that I would receive an education far superior to that of any other school I applied to. Since we are on the quarter system (10 weeks plus a finals week), courses are jam packed with information. However, the professors know the right way to teach all of the vital information to students and are always willing to help struggling students outside of class. I never wanted to miss a class because there was always something new to learn each time. I will admit, the courses I have taken/am taking are extremely challenging but they are honestly helping to make me a well rounded student. The courses that are required for a degree from DePaul educate students not only in their major but in various other subjects that will help them be more versatile and knowledgeable about the rest of the world as well.
Felicia from Atascosa, TX
The DePaul University professors are incredibly generous people that try their best to help out. Any professor that I have encountered is eager to provide help or advice to those who need it. It's just a very nice school that is well worth the price, and the education levels are diverse, but everyone learns the same; it's very easy to get good grades here.
Patrice from Sauk Village, IL
DePaul is an amazing University. The professors care a LOT about your experience while you are here. If you are having trouble in a class, they are willing to meet with you and help you with whatever you need help with. Also, one of the BEST things about DePaul, is the writing center. It honestly helps you become a better writer along with giving you ideas with your paper.
Genie from Bolingbrook, IL
Depaul University is providing a wide range of classes dedicated to your major. As an added bonus they send you alerts about other classes you may be interested in to make your job career even better.
Stephen from Chicago, IL
I lived in Belden with 3 other girls in a jack and Jill style suit! I absolutely loved it. The rooms were spacious and if you get lucky and live on the first or fifth floors you could end up with high ceilings which make the room feel that much bigger! Only downfall was having to clean your own bathroom, but I loved being able to have a shared bathroom with 3 girls rather than sharing with the whole floor. I’m returning to Depaul in the fall and I cannot wait to be back on campus! I love love love campus life at this school!
Joanna - Olmsted Falls, OH
If I were to describe DePaul in three sentences i'd have to say, it's very unique, as in location, religion, as well as culturally. There are so many different kinds of people here, ones you wouldn't expect to have similar interests, and ones that are all the way from across the country. If you're looking for a wild ride and adventure, DePaul is the place to be.
Gina from Edina, MN