DePauw Admission Requirements

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DePauw Admission Overview

DePauw admission requirements are competitive. Last year DePauw admitted 57.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.97 GPA (A) and SAT 1200-1410 / ACT 28-32. DePauw is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DePauw is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DePauw Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

57.2%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Average

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Acceptance Rate

The DePauw acceptance rate is 57.2%. Last year, 3,822 of 6,683 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into DePauw and can you get accepted?

DePauw is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

DePauw University typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.97. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DePauw GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.97

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.97

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at DePauw typically have around a 3.97 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. DePauw is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

47% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #2 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled DePauw University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	46.76%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	26.92%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	14.54%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	6.09%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	3.93%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	1.76%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

DePauw SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1200-1410

Freshmen who sent SAT

39%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 600
Composite 1200

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 690
Math 720
Composite 1410

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at DePauw typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1200–1410) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. DePauw ranks #4 in the state of Indiana and #193 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1200 to 1410

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

DePauw is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at DePauw University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1410+	Above 75th	>72%
1310 to 1410	Avg +	58%-72%
1200 to 1310	Avg -	41%-58%
Below 1200	Below mid-50	<41%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

DePauw ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

28-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 25
Composite 28

75th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 30
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at DePauw typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. DePauw places #3 among colleges in Indiana and #134 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to DePauw without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at DePauw University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>72%
30 to 32	Avg +	57%-72%
28 to 30	Avg -	41%-57%
Below 28	Below mid-50	<41%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

80% of DePauw University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted DePauw University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	44%
Top 25% of class	80%
Top 50% of class	97%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

DePauw University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,381	3,302	6,683
Accepted	2,107	1,715	3,822
Acceptance Rate	62%	52%	57%
Enrolled	245	260	505
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	15%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to DePauw University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

DePauw University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to DePauw University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at DePauw University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

DePauw is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 57.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.97 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1200-1410); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025