DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Large city

AskSchool #256 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
75.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,902
Sticker price $63,052
Graduation rate
68%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$68,751
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
75.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
32,176
Admitted (fall 2023)
23,660
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,943
Yield (admitted who enroll)
12%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
76%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
70%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–670
SAT math, middle 50%
560–660
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
29% / 11%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$27,359
Family income $30–48k$25,950
Family income $48–75k$28,687
Family income $75–110k$31,057
Family income $110k+$37,092
Full sticker price (per year)
$63,052
Tuition & fees – in-state
$45,999
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$45,999
Median debt at graduation
$23,168
Students with federal loans
46%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
68%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$47,990
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$68,751

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
14,090
Graduate students
7,022
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
55%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
50%

Undergraduate diversity

White44%
Hispanic25%
Asian13%
Black7.8%
Two or more4.5%
International4.0%
Unknown1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing29%
Visual & Performing Arts15%
Computer & Information Sciences11%
Social Sciences8.6%
Communication & Journalism7.5%
Psychology6.5%
Health Professions3.9%
Education3.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Robert L. Manuel
Main phone
(312) 362-8000
Address
1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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