DePauw University
Liberal arts college · Greencastle, IN · 1,905 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1410
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$19,916
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$77,800
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
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 DePauw University?
DePauw University accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1410 on the SAT. A score at or above 1410 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says DePauw 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 DePauw University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does DePauw University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $77,800 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,916 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 $61,430 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$61,430
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$61,430
- Room & board$15,790
- Total cost of attendance$77,800
- Average net price after grants$19,916
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Communications, Computer Science, English.
DePauw University FAQ
- What is DePauw University's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for DePauw University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1410. Aim for 1410 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for DePauw University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is DePauw University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says DePauw 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 DePauw University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does DePauw University cost?
- About $77,800 a year before aid; $19,916 on average after grants.
- What is DePauw University's FAFSA school code?
- 001792. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so DePauw University receives your information.
- What is DePauw University's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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