DePaul University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,719
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. DePaul operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

DePaul University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at DePaul is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

DePaul boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,012

Cost of attendance at DePaul University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,012

Cost of attendance at DePaul University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at DePaul University received on average $25,282 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,282

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	850	31%	$4,680	$3,978,074
Other Federal Grant	851	31%	$4,908	$4,176,576
State Grant/Scholarships	838	30%	$4,836	$4,052,527
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,738	99%	$22,276	$60,992,831
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,738	99%	$25,282	$69,221,934

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of DePaul University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of DePaul University students is 69.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.2%.

69.6%

asian 76.2% 147 students
African American 54.8% 97 students
white 74.1% 1,098 students
unknown 71.7% 38 students
hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 60.5% 264 students
International Students 67.1% 47 students
Mixed Race 56.0% 56 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

DePaul University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

DePaul University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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