DePaul University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 312-362-8000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1898 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 41 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 1,115 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 1,440 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 2,555 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 8 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 3 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 11 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 1,123 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 1,443 |
| Total number of freshmen | 2,566 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 5,899 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 7,345 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 13,244 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 470 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 474 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 944 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 6,369 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 7,819 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 14,188 |
| Total enrollment | 14,188 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 44% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 26% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 54 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 132 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credits |
| In-state tuition | $46,776 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,776 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Books and supplies | $1,104 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $19,896 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,193 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore) | Yes |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | DePaul Central |
| Financial aid contact title | Office of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid phone | 312-362-8610 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 31 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $34,318 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 73% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,227 |
| Scholarship or grant | $31,143 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $31,829 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 71% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,122 |
| Scholarship or grant | $27,990 |
| Work study | $3,480,226 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 2,616 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 2,191 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 10,756 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 9,231 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 58% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $28,977 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Erin Updegraff |
| Admissions contact title | Executive Director, First-Year Recruitment & Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-4337285 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-433-7285 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | University's Honor Program, Admission to Music & Theatre programs, Pathways Honors Program, Strobel Accountancy Honors Program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 12,658 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 9,290 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 1,123 |
| Number of female applicants | 18,608 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 14,439 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1,443 |
| Total number of applicants | 31,266 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 23,729 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 2,566 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | February 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | March 15 |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 15 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 15 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application materials | Audition/Interviews required for the School of Music and Theatre School applicants. Animation majors must submit portfolio and creative statement. |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 10% |
| 500 - 599 | 33% |
| 600 - 699 | 44% |
| 700 - 800 | 13% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 610 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 12% |
| 500 - 599 | 40% |
| 600 - 699 | 35% |
| 700 - 800 | 12% |
| Average SAT math score | 590 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 4% |
| 18 - 23 | 19% |
| 24 - 29 | 47% |
| 30 - 36 | 31% |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.78 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 85% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 55% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 23% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 86% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 54% |
| Between four and five years | 10% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Other |
| Number of faculty on campus | 1,721 |
| Student faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 192 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Chemical Engineering combined degree program with the Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Other | Visit https://www.depaul.edu/academics/undergraduate/Pages/combined-degrees.aspx for combined degree programs |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1500) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | John T. Richardson Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 325 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | DePaul Community Service Association (DCSA), Black Student Union, Panhellenic Council, DePaul Activities Board, Blue Demon Theatre |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 14% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 70% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Was counseled by the career services office | 31% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Advising, networking, company presentations, alumni mentors, Alumni Sharing Knowledge, job shadowing |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Ann Spittle |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director, Office of Graduate Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 315-433-7285 Ext 7285 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 800-433-7285 Ext 7285 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 6,369 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 7,819 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 14,188 |
| Total enrollment | 14,188 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $22,135 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $22,135 |
| Fees | $390 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |