DePauw University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2042 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #560 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #509 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #758 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,917
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- depauw.edu
DePauw University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
DePauw University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 52% | 62% |
| Applicants | 6,683 | 3,302 | 3,381 |
| Admissions | 3,822 | 1,715 | 2,107 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 505 | 260 | 245 |
108 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
198 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 1200-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
70 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1080 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 433 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 158 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (3%) |
| Asian | 48 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend DePauw University is $31,411 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,820 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,957 |
| $48-75K | $12,979 |
| $75-110K | $21,774 |
| $110K+ | $31,225 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,990 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,990 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,990 |
| Fee in-district | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,245 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,400 |
| Room charge | $7,880 |
| Meal charge | $7,450 |
DePauw University majors
DePauw University has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at DePauw University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 47 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 35 |
| Computer Science | 33 |
| Psychology, General | 28 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Actuarial Science | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Music Performance, General | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Education, General | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Pre-Engineering | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Environmental Biology | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 328 |
DePauw University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 71% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
DePauw University has published 2,796 scientific papers with 40,934 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19 | 117 |
| 1994 | 37 | 110 |
| 1995 | 16 | 156 |
| 1996 | 44 | 181 |
| 1997 | 13 | 156 |
| 1998 | 22 | 208 |
| 1999 | 20 | 186 |
| 2000 | 29 | 229 |
| 2001 | 47 | 250 |
| 2002 | 44 | 277 |
| 2003 | 41 | 320 |
| 2004 | 65 | 494 |
| 2005 | 81 | 525 |
| 2006 | 59 | 571 |
| 2007 | 80 | 754 |
| 2008 | 82 | 810 |
| 2009 | 111 | 940 |
| 2010 | 84 | 1214 |
| 2011 | 69 | 1306 |
| 2012 | 81 | 1491 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1694 |
| 2014 | 97 | 1718 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1852 |
| 2016 | 116 | 1949 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2078 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2296 |
| 2019 | 213 | 2744 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2701 |
| 2021 | 78 | 2710 |
| 2022 | 93 | 2370 |
| 2023 | 62 | 2702 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2378 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1891 |
DePauw University alumni
-
Dan Quayle
- Occupations
- Vice President of the United Stateslawyerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
James Danforth Quayle is an American retired politician and US Army National guard veteran who served as the 44th vice president of the United States from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush. A member of the Republican Party, Quayle represented Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981 and in the U.S. Senate from 1981 to 1989.
-
Brad Stevens
- Enrolled in DePauw University
- 1995-1999 graduated with Bachelor of Science in economics
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Bradley Kent Stevens is an American basketball executive and former coach who is currently the president of basketball operations and de facto general manager for the Boston Celtics.
-
Margaret Mead
- Occupations
- curatorfilm directorwriteranthropologistpoet
- Biography
-
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist, author and speaker, who appeared frequently in the mass media during the mid-twentieth century.
-
Bret Baier
- Enrolled in DePauw University
- In 1992 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies and political science
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
William Bret Baier is an American journalist and the host of Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News and the chief political anchor for Fox. He previously worked as the network's Chief White House Correspondent and Pentagon correspondent.
General info
| Alternative names | DePauw |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1837 |
| Motto | Uncommon Success Begins at DePauw |
| Colors | black, old gold |
| Total FTE staff | 543 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 313 S Locust St Greencastle, Indiana, 46135-1772 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 7656584800 |