DePaul University
PrivateChicago, IL
DePaul University is a private large school in Chicago, IL, enrolling about 14,090 undergraduates. DePaul University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 76%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $113,645/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against DePaul University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow DePaul University weighs your application
From DePaul University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what DePaul University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does DePaul University look for in applicants?
Per DePaul University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates standardized test scores, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is DePaul University's acceptance rate?
DePaul University in Chicago, IL admits approximately 76% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for DePaul University?
Admitted students at DePaul University typically score between 1140–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for DePaul University?
Admitted students at DePaul University typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does DePaul University cost?
DePaul University's total cost of attendance is reported at $63,052 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for DePaul University?
DePaul University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does DePaul University require students to live on campus?
No -- DePaul University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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