DePaul U
DePaul University
1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of DePaul University (DePaul U)
About this school
DePaul, founded in 1898, is the largest private Catholic university in the U.S. and a college where "the world is brought into the classroom, and the classroom is taken out to engage in the world." Undergraduate education emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as service learning through its nationally recognized community-based service learning programs. The university promotes diversity in academic and student life by welcoming both full-time and part-time students who vary in age, background, ethnicity, and religious affiliation. Its 40-acre main campus is located in the historic Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park.
- www.depaul.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
7,953
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:14,816
- Men:7,041 Men (47.5%)
- Women:7,775 Women (52.5%)
Location
Admission Information (DePaul U)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to DePaul University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Recommended | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1 East Jackson Boulevard |
City, State, Zip | Chicago, IL 60604-2287 |
Phone | (312) 362-8300 |
Fax | (312) 362-3322 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | March 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15 |
Early Action Notification | January 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Required for all freshmen |
Other | Audition/interview for School of Music and Theatre recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 72% of 21,613 applicants were admitted |
Women | 73% of 12,905 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 8,708 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,542 (16%) of 15,506 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,428 (15%) of 9,472 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,114 (18%) of 6,034 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.60 |
375 And Above | 38% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 12% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 588 average |530-640 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 7% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 38% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 47% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 8% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 13% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 37% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |22-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 17% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 49% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 32% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (DePaul U)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $38,410 (100.0%)
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
DePaul University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001671 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,077 (84.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,739 (83.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,733 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 277 (16.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $25,812 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,537 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,045 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,189 (68.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,318 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,486 (85.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 604 (24.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,447 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 10,144 (77.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,005 (88.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 8,886 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 896 (10.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 62% |
Average Award | $23,589 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,698 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,156 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 6,722 (75.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,536 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 6,108 (68.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,532 (19.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,348 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 65% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,115 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 30.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants, veteran awards |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,659 |
Academics & Instruction (DePaul U)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Quarter
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
916
Part-Time Faculty
939
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
42%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 28% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 35% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 48% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 17% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,562,222 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
DePaul University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
83.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
68.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
71.0%
Programs & Majors (DePaul U)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (107)
- Accounting
- Acting
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architectural History and Criticism, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- Islamic Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Liberal arts/general studies
Online Degrees
Engineering, accountancy, animation, anthropology, biological science, chemistry, communications and media, communications studies, computer game development, computer science, digital cinema, economics, English, environmental science, environmental studies, geography, health science, history, journalism, math
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (97)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Applied Economics
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Computer Art and Design
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electronic Commerce
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Film, Television, and Video Theory and Criticism
- Finance and Banking
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Game Design and Development
- German
- Health Communication
- Health Informatics
- Health Law
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Management
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Information Science
- Intellectual Property Law
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Affairs
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Investment Management
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Physics
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Publishing
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Rhetoric
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Taxation
- Theater
- Urban Design
- Women's Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (DePaul U)
Location & Geography
Population
2,714,856
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Campus Size
38 acres
Weather
Temperature | 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Chicago |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Chicago |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
18% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
82%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Blue Demon |
School Colors | Royal blue and scarlet |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, softball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
DePaul University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, depaul fundamental research in academic gaming, depaul community service association (dcsa), black student union, demonthon, depaul's voices for the animals
Sororities
11% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,886
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
14,816
Women
7,775
Men
7,041
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 9.8% Asian
- 8.4% Black/African-American
- 20.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 54.5% White
- 3.2% Unknown
International Students
3.3% from 97 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
7,953
Student Resources (DePaul U)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biological Sciences61 Documents
- Mathematics53 Documents
- Psychology51 Documents
- Economics39 Documents
- Liberal Studies Program61 Documents
Popular Courses
- SOC 353 - Sociology Of Mental IllnessSociology
- LSP 112 - Focal Point SeminarLiberal Studies Program
- WGS 255 - Deconstructing The DivaWomen's and Gender Studies
- SOC 207 - Youth And SocietySociology
- WRD 104 - Composition And Rhetoric IIWriting Rhetoric and Discourse
Popular Professors
- Pamment JessicaBIO 155
- Neal OutlandPSY 241
- Connolly SarahBIO 191
- Jennifer GalkaLSP 121
- Roberta GarnerSOC 331
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