DePaul University
Chicago, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Chicago, IL · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 14,090 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1070–1300 · 43% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1050–1280 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $63,052 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Visual & performing arts, Communications, Computer science, Social sciences.
Strongest majors at DePaul University
- Computer science at DePaul University: #178 of 691 schools, score 67/100, about 297 graduates a year
- Business & finance at DePaul University: #179 of 650 schools, score 65/100, about 930 graduates a year
- Communications & media at DePaul University: #176 of 592 schools, score 68/100, about 377 graduates a year
- Economics at DePaul University: #207 of 683 schools, score 61/100, about 95 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at DePaul University: #221 of 668 schools, score 66/100, about 484 graduates a year
- English & writing at DePaul University: #262 of 697 schools, score 58/100, about 59 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at DePaul University: #267 of 697 schools, score 57/100, about 21 graduates a year
- Education at DePaul University: #217 of 551 schools, score 61/100, about 83 graduates a year
DePaul University campus map
On campus
DePaul University – Loop Campus, Roosevelt University, Columbia College Chicago Library, National Louis University, Columbia College Chicago, John M. Flaxman Library, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Auditorium Theatre, The Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Fontano's Pizza and Subs, Osaka Sushi & Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Dunkin', BIBIBOP Asian Grill, Just Salad, Relish Chicago Hot Dogs
- Coffee: Crave Coffee, Kilwins, Corner Bakery, HERO Coffee Bar, Baskin-Robbins, Starbucks
- Nightlife: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Congress Lounge, Brando’s Speakeasy, Adam Street Brewery, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, Sky-Ride Tap
- Shops: The Dial Boomshop, Museum Shop, Kpop Nara, Optimo, Lids, Bye Bye Chicago
- Museums and culture: Studebaker Theater, Paris Metro Entryway (Metra), Symphony Center, Harold Washington Library Center, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, The Art Institute of Chicago
- Groceries: CVS Pharmacy, Halsted Street Deli, Wells Pantry, South Loop Market, River City Market
- Parks: Sir Georg Solti Garden, Pritzker Park, South Garden, Congress Median Garden, Butler Field, D'Angelo Park
Nearest train: Millennium Station, LaSalle Street Station, Van Buren Street.
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