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DePaul University
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Information Summary
Ranks 327th overall and 13th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
88.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$37,618 |
| Admission
Success rate |
70% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
23,149 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chicago, IL 60604
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 78 (78 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 33 (2.24 people per house) |
| Families | 19 (3.11 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 11 |
| Pop. — Asian | 26 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 35 |
| Pop. — Other | 5 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending DePaul University?
Ranks 309th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $23,820 | $23,820 | $23,820 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $574 | $574 | $574 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $422 | $422 | $422 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $21,508 | $21,508 | $21,508 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $586 | $586 | $586 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $37,618 | $37,618 | $37,618 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $37,618 | $37,618 | $37,618 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $29,153 | $29,153 | $29,153 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $32,950 | $32,950 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $437 | $437 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $21,404  $24,394 |
$21,404  $24,394 |
$21,404  $24,394 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,656  $9,965 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,235  $2,359 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,656  $9,965 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,235  $2,359 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,735  $3,859 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
| Applicants | 10,414 (4,203 male / 6,211 female) |
| Admitted | 7,308 (2,914 male / 4,394 female) |
| Admission rate | 70% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,537 (1,106 male / 1,431 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,532 (1,104 male / 1,428 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 5 (2 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 23,149 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does DePaul University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does DePaul University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Big East Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Conference USA |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 487th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 23% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,807 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,664 |
| Board Fee | $4,050 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
DePaul University Ranks 1684th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,537 | 649 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,519 | 858 |  34% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $10,517 | 1,623 |  64% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,999 | 1,324 |  52% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,021 |  80% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at DePaul University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 477 | 319 | 796 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 682 | 1,371 | 2,053 |
Hispanic | 932 | 1,424 | 2,356 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 999 | 904 | 1,903 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 | 36 | 62 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,415 | 7,427 | 13,842 |
Race Unknown | 1,112 | 1,025 | 2,137 |
| Total | 10,643 | 12,506 | 23,149 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at DePaul University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 12 | 10 | 22 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 45 | 97 | 142 |
Hispanic | 84 | 171 | 255 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 111 | 197 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 3 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 511 | 721 | 1,232 |
Race Unknown | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Total | 757 | 1,140 | 1,897 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at DePaul University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 166 | 464 | |
| 200 | 166 | 366 | |
| 188 | 172 | 360 | |
| 110 | 234 | 344 | |
| 72 | 216 | 288 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
DePaul University Ranks 339th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $75,853 ($81,094 male / $68,890 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 850 (485 male / 365 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 847 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $14,438,494 |
DePaul University Introduction
DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the United States, and also one of the nation’s largest private universities. DePaul has been recognized numerous times by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and others for its tradition of academic excellence as well as the diversity of its student body.
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DePaul University Athletics
DePaul University plays NCAA Division I sports in the Big East conference. Intercollegiate sports team include men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cross country, track, soccer, and women’s softball. The school’s teams are known as the Blue Demons. Major rivals include Northwestern University, Marquette University, and the University of Notre Dame.
DePaul students enjoy a wide variety of intramural sports and other athletic activities.
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2 months ago
Danny Lewis
The Track and Field team is in the BIG EAST Conference as well.