DePauw University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2024 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #553 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #502 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #743 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,819
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- 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 54% and is among the top 18% 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 | 54% | 48% | 61% |
| Applicants | 7,197 | 3,721 | 3,476 |
| Admissions | 3,891 | 1,787 | 2,104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 500 | 272 | 228 |
76 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
259 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 1140-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 26-31 (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 | 1042 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 414 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 140 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 104 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (3%) |
| Asian | 43 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend DePauw University is $30,507 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 | $12,267 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,184 |
| $48-75K | $17,459 |
| $75-110K | $24,646 |
| $110K+ | $33,816 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,030 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,030 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,030 |
| Fee in-district | $1,040 |
| Fee in-state | $1,040 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,040 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,286 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,400 |
| Room charge | $7,650 |
| Meal charge | $7,200 |
DePauw University majors
DePauw University has granted 345 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at DePauw University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 40 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 38 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 37 |
| Psychology, General | 26 |
| Creative Writing | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Neuroscience | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| Music, General | 9 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Education, General | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| Music Performance, General | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Engineering, General | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Environmental Biology | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 345 |
DePauw University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 75% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
DePauw University has published 2,766 scientific papers with 39,400 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 Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25 | 97 |
| 1993 | 18 | 116 |
| 1994 | 37 | 109 |
| 1995 | 16 | 155 |
| 1996 | 44 | 179 |
| 1997 | 13 | 155 |
| 1998 | 21 | 208 |
| 1999 | 19 | 185 |
| 2000 | 29 | 229 |
| 2001 | 47 | 250 |
| 2002 | 44 | 277 |
| 2003 | 41 | 319 |
| 2004 | 64 | 492 |
| 2005 | 79 | 524 |
| 2006 | 58 | 571 |
| 2007 | 79 | 756 |
| 2008 | 82 | 813 |
| 2009 | 111 | 938 |
| 2010 | 83 | 1213 |
| 2011 | 68 | 1318 |
| 2012 | 81 | 1492 |
| 2013 | 68 | 1695 |
| 2014 | 95 | 1716 |
| 2015 | 68 | 1852 |
| 2016 | 116 | 1950 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2076 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2296 |
| 2019 | 213 | 2744 |
| 2020 | 78 | 2692 |
| 2021 | 78 | 2706 |
| 2022 | 93 | 2367 |
| 2023 | 62 | 2700 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2351 |
DePauw University alumni
-
Dan Quayle
- Occupations
- politicianVice President of the United Stateslawyerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
James Danforth Quayle is an American retired politician 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
- poetcuratorfilm directorwriteranthropologist
- Biography
-
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist, author and speaker, who appeared frequently in the mass media during the 1960s and the 1970s.
-
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 the Fox News Channel 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 | 529 |
| 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 |