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DePauw University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Indiana

DePauw University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
57.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹55,48,563Out-of-state
Students
1,905Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10.4Student to faculty

About

DePauw University ( də-PAW) is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury College and changed its name to DePauw University in 1884. The college has a Methodist heritage and was founded to be an ecumenical institution of national stature, "conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general".
In 2026, DePauw had an enrollment of 1,801 students. Its residential campus is located 45 miles (72 km) west of Indianapolis and is spread across 175 acres (71 ha) and 36 buildings, with an additional 520-acre (210 ha) DePauw Nature Park.

Admissions planning estimate

57.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 22.2%–92.2%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 54.06%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 54.1% (3,891/7,197; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

57 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,683
Offered a place 3,822
Enrolled 505

13.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1200-1410
4001600
ACT composite28-32
136

What a year costs

₹70,77,776 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹55,48,563
  • Housing₹14,39,977
  • Books & supplies₹89,235
Sticker price ₹70,77,776
After aid (average) ₹20,91,302

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹55,48,563
Out-of-state ₹55,48,563

Average aid awarded: ₹44,22,412 a year.

Outcomes and support

88.6%
Retention
74.7%
Graduation
47%
Get financial aid
50%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10.4 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56.6%
Hispanic 8.3%
African American 6%
Multiracial 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
Unknown 1.2%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate57.19%
Total Applicants6683
Admitted Applicants3822
Enrolled Applicants505
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1200
SAT Composite 75th %1410
ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹55,48,563
Out-of-State Tuition₹55,48,563
Average Housing Cost₹14,39,977
Books & Supplies₹89,235
Average Net Price₹20,91,302
Students Receiving Aid47%
Average Aid Awarded₹44,22,412
Out-of-State Students50%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.98%
Asian2.47%
Hispanic8.29%
White56.64%
Multiracial2.83%
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.00
International22.57%
Unknown Race1.21%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate74.69%
Retention Rate88.58%
Student/Faculty Ratio10.4:1
Total Undergraduates1905

Contact

Street Address313 S Locust St
ZIP Code46135
Phone(765) 658-4006
Websitehttps://www.depauw.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/