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Overview

DePauw
Location Greencastle, IN
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 1,752
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #99
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website depauw.edu
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Costs

DePauw
Tuition (In State) $54,400
Tuition (Out of State) $54,400
Room & Board $14,400
Avg Net Price $29,486
Avg Grant Aid $41,067
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

DePauw
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 5,708
Admitted 3,756
Acceptance Rate 65.8%
Enrolled % 14.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.97
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 24/31
SAT Range 1140/1360
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

DePauw
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (19%)
  • Communication (12%)
  • English and Literature (11%)
  • Biology (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)

Outcomes

DePauw
Graduation Rate 85%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $61,000
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,588
Median Loan Payment $264

Diversity

DePauw
% Men 49%
% Women 51%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 71%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 7%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

DePauw
% In-State 36%
% Out-of-State 38%

Campus

DePauw
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/