DePauw University

Greencastle, IN · Town (distant)

AskSchool #156 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
57.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,264
Sticker price $74,320
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$70,527
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
57.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,197
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,891
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
500
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
61%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
48%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–690
SAT math, middle 50%
600–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
52% / 6%

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
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
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$11,820
Family income $30–48k$13,957
Family income $48–75k$12,979
Family income $75–110k$21,774
Family income $110k+$31,225
Full sticker price (per year)
$74,320
Tuition & fees – in-state
$59,070
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$59,070
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
32%

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

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$42,104
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$70,527

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

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,905
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
50%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Full-time faculty
85%

Undergraduate diversity

White57%
International23%
Hispanic8.3%
Black6.0%
Two or more2.8%
Asian2.5%
Unknown1.2%

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

Most popular majors

Social Sciences15%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences15%
Communication & Journalism13%
Computer & Information Sciences11%
English5.6%
Visual & Performing Arts5.4%
Psychology5.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness4.5%

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

Contacts & links

President
Lori S. White
Main phone
(765) 658-4800
Address
313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN 46135-1772

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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