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DePauw University

DePauw

Greencastle, Indiana 46135-1772

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DePauw University is a private institution in Greencastle with particular strength in computer science and biology. With an average SAT of 1287, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,527 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,546.

Established
1837
Motto
Latin: Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium
Mascot
Tyler the Tiger
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1287SAT Avg
1,804Students
10:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$70,527Earnings 10yr
$24,546Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

DePauw University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1287

Reading & WritingMid: 630
570680
MathMid: 660
570750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1287

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$57,070
Room & Board$14,850
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$72,560
Average Net Price$24,546
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,267
$30–48K$16,184
$48–75K$17,459
$75–110K$24,646
$110K+$33,816

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,546

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,733

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,804
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 23%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.0%
Freshman Retention89.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,476
8 Years$64,303
10 Years$70,527

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,300
Men
$77,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#50
Forbes
#170
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#56

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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