Chicago, IL

DePaul University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
DePaul University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
DePaul University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

76% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 31,266 applied, 23,729 accepted, and 2,566 enrolled in DePaul.
1,123 men and 1,443 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,240 SAT, 28 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,240 and ACT score is 28. The SAT score of 1240 is good, 81 to 86 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total114012401330
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580630670
Math560610660
ACT Score
Composite252831
Math232628
English242933
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $45,405 for undergraduate programs and $23,358 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.79% compared to last year at DePaul University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

12,718 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $24,408.
For freshmen, 2,938 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $27,782.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 21,210 students enrolled DePaul in 2025.
By gender, 9,464 men and 11,746 women students are enrolled.
There are 14,188 undergraduate and 7,022 graduate students.
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354 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 177 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of DePaul is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The retention rate is 86% for full-time and 86% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate
86%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,722 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for DePaul and the average faculty salary is $114,546. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 3,197 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $85,866.
Number of Faculties
1,722
Average Faculty Salary
$114,546
Number of Staffs
3,197
Average Staff Salary
$85,866

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

DePaul University is a member of Big East Conference.
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