DePaul University

#29 in Illinois

4-years Private College In Chicago, IL

DePaul University (referred to as DePaul) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at DePaul University is $44,460. The school has a total enrollment of 20,917 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at DePaul University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$44,460 (2023)
Acceptance Rate70.17%
Student Population20,917
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate69%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
DePaul University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1925 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at DePaul University is $44,460 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at DePaul University is $22,525 for academic year 2021-2022. DePaul University offers the alternative tuition plans. 89 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $23,507 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at DePaul University is 70.17% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.31%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. DePaul University accepts credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 20,917 students are attending at DePaul University (14,134 undergraduate students). There are 874 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 918 part-time faculty working for DePaul University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,296 (full-time) and 1,077 (part-time). The graduation rate at DePaul University is 69% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
DePaul University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. DePaul University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On DePaul University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at DePaul University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers