DePauw University

Greencastle, IN · Private Nonprofit University · 1,917 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57.2%
Applications
6,683
Enrolled
505
Yield Rate
13.2%
SAT Average
1315
ACT Midpoint
31
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
No fee

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
35.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
69.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
94.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
  • Early Decision II (binding): December 15 · notification February 15
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification December 15
  • Regular Decision: February 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Class Rank, Application Essay, Recommendations
Considered
Standardized Tests, Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$59,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,070
Average Net Price
$22,264

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$12,267
Family Income $30k–$48k
$16,184
Family Income $48k–$75k
$17,459
Family Income $75k–$110k
$24,646
Family Income Over $110k
$33,816

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
91.3%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$50,061
Avg. Total Aid Package
$53,825
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$25,565
% Graduates Who Borrowed
83%
% Receiving Pell Grants
16.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
89.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
13.5%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
690

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 60 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 40 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 37 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 37 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 27 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 26 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.99
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
5.5% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
65th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.0 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.