Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of DePaul University is 70.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.31%. 12,246 men and 19,539 women applied to DePaul and 8,214 men and 14,088 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,202 men and 1,766 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DePaul.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 31,785 | 12,246 | 19,539 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 22,302 | 8,214 | 14,088 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,968 | 1,202 | 1,766 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.17% | 67.07% | 72.10% | - | - |
| Yield | 13.31% | 14.63% | 12.54% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,274 students (43% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 561 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DePaul.
The median SAT score is 1,190 with 610 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 24 at DePaul. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at DePaul University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1070 | 1190 | 1300 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 33 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,968 first-year students enrolled in DePaul. The proportion of full-time students is 99.76% and part-time students is 0.24%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.50% and women students is 59.50%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DePaul.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,968 | 1,202 | 1,766 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,961 | 1,198 | 1,763 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DePaul. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply DePaul University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to DePaul.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | https://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/types-of-admission/Pages/default.aspx |
| Online Application | https://www.depaul.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |