Chicago,
IL
About DePaul
DePaul University is a private, religious school in the city of Chicago, Illinois. DePaul was founded in 1898. The college enrolls around 21,670 students per year, including 14,294 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for DePaul University
It is moderately difficult to get into DePaul. In 2022, DePaul accepted 69% of applicants. Out of 32,075 applications received in 2022, 22,274 students were offered admission.
| DePaul University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 78% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 39% |
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College Info
DePaul Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to DePaul is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to DePaul is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
DePaul ACT Scores
ACT Range
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DePaul SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1290
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
550 - 660
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
1090 to 1290
1090 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for DePaul students is 1189. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to DePaul, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at DePaul.
DePaul Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$57,042
In State$57,042
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at DePaul is like? There are approximately 21,670 students enrolled at DePaul, including 14,294 undergraduate students and 7,376 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 75% percent are from IL and 25% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time75%
In State25%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
21,670
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$41,202
Out-of-State
$41,202
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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