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DePauw University

Greencastle, Indiana · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$58,476

Acceptance Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

80%

Annual Tuition

$57,070

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at DePauw University? 54.1% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of DePauw University earn a median of $70,527 ten years after entry — 30% above the national median. Average SAT score 1340, in-state tuition $57,070.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,804

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

40%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,340

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

600–690

SAT Math (middle 50%)

600–720

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

28–32

Institution Overview

DePauw University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,804 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 54.1% and a graduation rate of 79.6%. The retention rate is 89.2%. The in-state tuition is $57,070.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,104. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $58,476, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $70,527. The median debt is $27,000, and 39.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$58k

5 YEARS

$71k

10 YEARS

Top 16% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, DePauw University alumni earn a median salary of $42,104. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $58,476, and after ten years, the median salary reaches $70,527. The median debt for students is $27,000. Nearly 40% of students receive financial aid.

DePauw University has an acceptance rate of 54.1% and a graduation rate of 79.6%. The retention rate is 89.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $57,070. The total student population is 1,804.

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Campus Location

Greencastle, Indiana

Greencastle, IN 46135-1772

DePauw University is located in Greencastle, Indiana. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DePauw University has an acceptance rate of 54.1%.