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DePauw University

Greencastle, INPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 57% Acceptance
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57%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$22,264
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$58,476
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

DePauw University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Greencastle, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 57%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
57% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math600 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
57%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Business & Marketing2% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,076
Earnings 5yr: $107,140
Debt: $26,500
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,761
Earnings 5yr: $97,814
Debt: $26,978
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,117
Earnings 5yr: $61,602
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,696
Earnings 5yr: $65,572
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,228
Earnings 5yr: $64,923
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,099
Earnings 5yr: $68,322
Debt: $25,366
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,917
Earnings 5yr: $68,130
Debt: $27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,983
Earnings 5yr: $58,790
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,430
Earnings 5yr: $42,010
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,581
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,324
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,124
Debt: $27,000
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,750
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,264
In-State Tuition$59,070
Out-of-State Tuition$59,070
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

16%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$58,476
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,527

Completion Signals

75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,733
Est. Monthly Payment
$267/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$101,779
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