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About DePaul
DePaul University is a private, religious university in the city of Chicago, Illinois. DePaul was founded in 1898. The university currently enrolls around 20,917 students a year, including 14,134 undergraduates.
DePaul Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into DePaul. The acceptance rate at DePaul is 70%. In 2022, 22,302 out of 31,785 total applicants were accepted.
| DePaul University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 84% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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DePaul University is located Chicago.
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College Info
DePaul Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to DePaul is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to DePaul is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
DePaul SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1290
Math SAT Range
520 - 640
Reading SAT Range
550 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
Good
1090 to 1290
Avg
1090 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for DePaul students is 1189. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to DePaul, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at DePaul.
DePaul Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$58,908
In State$58,908
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$42,189
$42,189
Fees
$651
$651
Housing
$16,068
$16,068
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at DePaul is like? There are approximately 20,917 students enrolled at DePaul, including 14,134 undergraduate students and 6,783 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 74% percent are from IL and 26% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time74%
In State26%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
20,917
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
70%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$42,840
Out-of-State
$42,840
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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