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DePaul University
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
DePaul University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
14.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing30% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $187,364
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,667
Earnings 5yr: $123,737
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,509
Earnings 5yr: $125,642
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,694
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,859
Earnings 5yr: $145,735
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,449
Earnings 5yr: $121,831
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,565
Earnings 5yr: $141,079
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,777
Earnings 5yr: $136,094
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,391
Earnings 5yr: $125,133
Debt: N/A
Human Computer Interaction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,027
Earnings 5yr: $125,108
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,154
Earnings 5yr: $103,046
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,242
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,645
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,264
Earnings 5yr: $98,094
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,355
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,965
Earnings 5yr: $110,155
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,315
Earnings 5yr: $96,002
Debt: $25,497
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,185
Earnings 5yr: $77,103
Debt: $22,433
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,161
Earnings 5yr: $100,063
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,840
Earnings 5yr: $121,200
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,902
In-State Tuition$45,999
Out-of-State Tuition$45,999
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,695
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,751
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,383
Est. Monthly Payment
$209/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$74,921
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