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DePauw University

Greencastle, IN·Private·~57% acceptance

Located in Greencastle, IN, DePauw University is a private university. It admits about 57% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $22,264 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $70,527 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,264/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $74,320
Aid cuts ~$52,056/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1410
ACT (middle 50%)28–32
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$58,476
median earnings, 6yr
$70,527
median earnings, 10yr
How DePauw reads an application

What DePauw values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rankApplication essaysRecommendations
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residency

From DePauw’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What DePauw requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what DePauw requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is DePauw University's acceptance rate?
DePauw University admits about 57% of applicants.
How much does DePauw University cost?
At DePauw University, the average net price after aid is about $22,264 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $74,320 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for DePauw University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1410 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
What are DePauw University's application deadlines?
DePauw University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does DePauw University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, DePauw University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, and Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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