DePaul University
Faith-based college · Chicago, IL · 14,090 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1330
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$27,108
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$62,681
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
67%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into DePaul University?
DePaul University accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says DePaul University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on DePaul University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does DePaul University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $62,681 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,108 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $47,676 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$47,676
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$47,676
- Room & board$19,896
- Total cost of attendance$62,681
- Average net price after grants$27,108
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Communications.
DePaul University FAQ
- What is DePaul University's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for DePaul University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1330. Aim for 1330 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for DePaul University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is DePaul University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says DePaul University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on DePaul University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does DePaul University cost?
- About $62,681 a year before aid; $27,108 on average after grants.
- What is DePaul University's FAFSA school code?
- 001671. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so DePaul University receives your information.
- What is DePaul University's graduation rate?
- 67% of students finish within six years.
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