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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois 60604

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

DePaul University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1254, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,751 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,141.

Established
1898
Motto
Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi
Mascot
D.I.B.S. (Demon In a Blue Suit)
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big East Conference
Division
Division I
74%Acceptance
1254SAT Avg
14,283Students
17:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$68,751Earnings 10yr
$29,141Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

DePaul University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1254

Reading & Writing
570680
Math
560660

ACT Score Range

Composite
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1254

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,460
Room & Board$18,468
Books & Supplies$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance$59,467
Average Net Price$29,141
Median Debt at Graduation$23,168
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,758
$30–48K$24,181
$48–75K$26,576
$75–110K$30,294
$110K+$35,894

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,141

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,383

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

109

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (195)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,283
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 8%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 12%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.0%
Freshman Retention86.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,695
8 Years$62,341
10 Years$68,751

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,300
Men
$68,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#165
Forbes
#244
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#240

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
0 mi(0 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
81 mi(140 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
165 mi(286 min)

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