Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of DePauw University is 65.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.24%. 2,684 men and 3,024 women applied to DePauw and 1,651 men and 2,105 women students were accepted.
Among them, 246 men and 289 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 DePauw.
DePauw University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DePauw
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,7082,6843,02400
Admitted3,7561,6512,10500
Enrolled53524628900
Acceptance Rate 65.80%61.51%69.61%--
Yield 14.24%14.90%13.73%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 182 students (34% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 100 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DePauw.
The median SAT score is 1,250 with 630 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 24 at DePauw. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at DePauw University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
DePauw University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at DePauw
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total114012501360
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570630670
SAT Math570620690
ACT Composite242831
ACT Math232628
ACT English242833
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), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DePauw. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
Get Programs and Admission Information
DePauw Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to DePauw.
Admission Information for Applying to DePauw
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.depauw.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.depauw.edu/admission/apply/incoming-freshmen/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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