DePauw University
PrivateGreencastle, IN
DePauw University, in Greencastle, IN, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,905 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 57% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $120,076/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From DePauw University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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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 DePauw University look for in applicants?
Per DePauw University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is DePauw University's acceptance rate?
DePauw University in Greencastle, IN admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for DePauw University?
Admitted students at DePauw University typically score between 1200–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for DePauw University?
Admitted students at DePauw University typically score between 28–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does DePauw University cost?
DePauw University's total cost of attendance is reported at $74,320 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does DePauw University require students to live on campus?
No -- DePauw University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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