DePauw University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2034 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #558 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #509 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #660 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,752
- 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 66% and is among the top 27% 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 | 66% | 62% | 70% |
| Applicants | 5,708 | 2,684 | 3,024 |
| Admissions | 3,756 | 1,651 | 2,105 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 535 | 246 | 289 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
182 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 1140-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
100 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in DePauw University are 24-31 (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 | 1032 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 366 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 140 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 100 (6%) |
| Asian | 47 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend DePauw University is $29,486 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 | $17,044 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,864 |
| $48-75K | $22,191 |
| $75-110K | $25,055 |
| $110K+ | $31,987 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,400 |
| Fee in-district | $1,010 |
| Fee in-state | $1,010 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,010 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,400 |
DePauw University majors
DePauw University has granted 440 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at DePauw University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 57 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 47 |
| Computer Science | 36 |
| Biochemistry | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 24 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 |
| Creative Writing | 18 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 18 |
| History, General | 13 |
| Education, General | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 |
| Music Performance, General | 11 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
| Molecular Biology | 8 |
| Engineering, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 7 |
| Environmental Biology | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 440 |
DePauw University has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 72% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
DePauw University has published 2,184 scientific papers with 26,001 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 49 |
| 1992 | 22 | 65 |
| 1993 | 18 | 84 |
| 1994 | 23 | 73 |
| 1995 | 15 | 92 |
| 1996 | 28 | 114 |
| 1997 | 12 | 97 |
| 1998 | 20 | 143 |
| 1999 | 21 | 116 |
| 2000 | 27 | 109 |
| 2001 | 39 | 182 |
| 2002 | 41 | 210 |
| 2003 | 38 | 261 |
| 2004 | 53 | 375 |
| 2005 | 54 | 405 |
| 2006 | 53 | 447 |
| 2007 | 53 | 566 |
| 2008 | 53 | 604 |
| 2009 | 66 | 690 |
| 2010 | 77 | 839 |
| 2011 | 59 | 923 |
| 2012 | 60 | 995 |
| 2013 | 56 | 1182 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1247 |
| 2015 | 61 | 1287 |
| 2016 | 88 | 1298 |
| 2017 | 68 | 1339 |
| 2018 | 71 | 1614 |
| 2019 | 78 | 1881 |
| 2020 | 72 | 1842 |
| 2021 | 77 | 1842 |
| 2022 | 78 | 1821 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1845 |
DePauw University alumni
-
Dan Quayle
- Occupations
- lawyerVice President of the United Statespoliticianbusinessperson
- 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 coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Bradley Kent Stevens is an American basketball executive and former coach who is currently the president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics.
-
Margaret Mead
- Occupations
- film directoranthropologistwritercurator
- Biography
-
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist who featured frequently as an author and speaker in the mass media during the 1960s and the 1970s.
-
Bret Baier
- Enrolled in DePauw University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- 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 | 566 |
| 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 |