DePauw Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

DePauw University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is DePauw University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on DePauw University (DePauw)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. DePauw's acceptance rate is 57.19% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,683 students applied and 3,822 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into DePauw is not low.

To apply to DePauw, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

DePauw's acceptance rate is the 4th lowest among 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1315 and the ACT score is 31 at DePauw. DePauw's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 30 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
DePauw's yield rate is 13.21%, which is significantly lower by 23.58 percentage points (approximately 64.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to DePauw at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only Indiana colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize DePauw's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, DePauw's acceptance rate is 57.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.21%. 3,302 men and 3,381 women applied to DePauw and 1,715 men and 2,107 women students were accepted.

Among them, 260 men and 245 women were enrolled in DePauw. You can explore the DePauw's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DePauw
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,683	3,302	3,381	0	0
Admitted	3,822	1,715	2,107	0	0
Enrolled	505	260	245	0	0
Acceptance Rate	57.19%	51.94%	62.32%	-	-
Yield	13.21%	15.16%	11.63%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

DePauw University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 198 students (39% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 70 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at DePauw.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,315, including 650 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 665 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 690 and the 25th percentile is 600. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 720 and the 25th percentile is 600.

The median ACT composite score is 31, with a 75th percentile score of 32 and a 25th percentile score of 28 at DePauw. The median ACT Math score is 29 and the median ACT English score is 32.

How competitive is DePauw's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at DePauw University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at DePauw
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,200	1,315	1,410
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	600	650	690
SAT Math	600	665	720
ACT Composite	28	31	32
ACT Math	25	29	30
ACT English	28	32	34

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

DePauw University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at DePauw. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply DePauw University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

DePauw Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to DePauw:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/
Online Application: www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the DePauw?

DePauw is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 57.19%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to DePauw?

DePauw recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to DePauw is 1,315, and the average ACT score is 31. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does DePauw require essays or personal statements?

Yes, DePauw requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for DePauw admission?

Yes, DePauw requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

DePauw does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, DePauw requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, DePauw requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for DePauw?

The institutional SAT code for DePauw is 1166 and 4-digit ACT code is 1184.