Greencastle, 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
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from DePauw University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 53% submitted SAT scores, 19% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Dec 15, 2026 (decisions Jan 15).
- Early Decision II: Dec 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on DePauw University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against DePauw University's numbers?
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From DePauw University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what DePauw 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 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?
Per DePauw University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1170–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for DePauw University?
Per DePauw University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 26–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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.
When is the application deadline for DePauw University?
DePauw University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Dec 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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