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About DePauw University

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DePauw University is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, IN, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and low student faculty ratio. With an acceptance rate of 66%, DPU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 535 students each year. DPU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1140–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. DPU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $44,721 per year; the sticker price of $70,394 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

DePauw University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
1250
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1140 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to DePauw University

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Application Strategy
Apply to DePauw's Honor Scholar, Management Fellows, Media Fellows, or Science Research Fellows programs if your interests align, because these selective programs within DePauw can significantly strengthen your candidacy and open doors to funding and mentorship that general applicants do not automatically receive.
Essay Strategy
In your essays, speak directly to why a small liberal arts environment in Greencastle appeals to you over a large university, and reference specific DePauw programs like the Liberal Arts Plus initiative or Winter Term in Service to show you have done real research beyond the homepage.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What DePauw University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$70k/yr$11.8k
30k-48k~$70k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$70k/yr$13.0k
75k-110k~$70k/yr$21.8k
110k+~$70k/yr$31.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

80%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$58k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,767
Undergrad Enrollment
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