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Overview |
DePaul | |||
| Location | Chicago, IL | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | depaul.edu | |||
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Costs |
DePaul | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | |||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 32,176 | |||
| Admitted | 23,660 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | |||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 |
Diversity |
DePaul | |||
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| % Men | 15% | |||
| % Women | 18% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 55% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 18% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | |||
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| % In-State | 69% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | |||
Campus |
DePaul | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/