School Overview
DePaul University is a non-profit, private, research university located in Chicago, Illinois. With more than 25,000 students, DePaul is the largest private university in the state and one of the ten largest in the country.
The school’s curriculum focuses on pedagogy, or the science and art of education. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks DePaul among the best schools in the country for service learning, a teaching method that utilizes volunteer work and community engagement.
DePaul is also well known for business education. Bloomberg L.P. listed the Driehaus College of Business 2nd in the state of Illinois.
DePaul’s athletic teams compete in the Big East Conference of the NCAA.
Currently, DePaul University offers campus-based undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study. It does not currently offer online degree programs our online courses leading to an accredited degree.
General Information
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Admission Office One East Jackson Boulevard Suite 9000, DePaul Center Chicago, IL 60604-2287 (312) 362-8300 (800) 433-7285 Fax: (312) 362-5749 [email protected] Contact: Carlene Klaas Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address One East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604-2287 (312) 362-8000 www.depaul.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 15,782 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,555 Degree-seeking undergrads: 15,449 Graduate enrollment: 7,526 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 64% Percent students who return sophomore year: 85% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Art Therapy B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Islamic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Educational Psychology B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
DePaul University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (312) 362-8000 |
| Website: | https://www.depaul.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.depaul.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx |
| Address: | 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 22,064 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 71% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,496 (70% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $41,202 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $41,202 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,087 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
DePaul University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at DePaul University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 11 | 28 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | |
| Education | 8 | 11 | 19 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 7 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 5 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences | 4 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 15 | 10 | ||
| Grand total | 26 | 98 | 126 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at DePaul University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $41,202 |
| Out-of-state | $41,202 |
| Books and supplies | $1,104 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $19,974 |
| Out-of-state | $19,974 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,514 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,512 | 98% | $24,087 |
| Student loan aid | 1,508 | 59% | $7,109 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 12,251 | 84% | $19,975 |
| Federal student loans | 7,899 | 54% | $6,590 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for DePaul University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled DePaul University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 26,895 | 10,579 | 16,316 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 11% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
DePaul University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 22,064 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,214 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,850 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
DePaul University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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