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DePaul University is a private campus in Chicago proper — federal locale codes class it as urban. The school reports a Roman Catholic affiliation in its federal filings.

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What could it cost?

Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.

Net price by family income

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Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.

IPEDS Income brackets, 2022–23
family-income band
$23,758
family income
under $30k
$24,181
$30–48k
$26,576
$48–75k
$30,294
$75–110k
$35,894
over $110k

Average net price

$30,9022023–24Skip to data table

Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.

$25k$30k$35k200820232008: $33,0472009: $36,4832010: $23,2172011: $25,6652012: $27,0402013: $27,5652014: $28,4342015: $29,7522016: $30,5592017: $28,4102018: $30,0902019: $31,1742020: $29,5372021: $29,4302022: $29,1412023: $30,902$30,902
$25k$30k$35k200820232008: $33,0472009: $36,4832010: $23,2172011: $25,6652012: $27,0402013: $27,5652014: $28,4342015: $29,7522016: $30,5592017: $28,4102018: $30,0902019: $31,1742020: $29,5372021: $29,4302022: $29,1412023: $30,902$30,902

Average net price at DePaul University has wandered from 2008 to 2023 — up to $36,483 at the peak — but ends near where it began, at $30,902.

Average net price — data
YearNet price
2008$33,047
2009$36,483
2010$23,217
2011$25,665
2012$27,040
2013$27,565
2014$28,434
2015$29,752
2016$30,559
2017$28,410
2018$30,090
2019$31,174
2020$29,537
2021$29,430
2022$29,141
2023$30,902
IPEDS 16 federal reports, 2008–2023

Total cost of attendance

$63,0522024–25Skip to data table

Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.

$40k$50k$60k200920242009: $39,1072010: $39,9902011: $41,8622012: $44,2602013: $46,3752014: $48,1732015: $49,3322016: $50,9972017: $52,9692018: $54,4392019: $55,8322020: $57,1222021: $56,7332022: $57,8242023: $59,4672024: $63,052$63,052
$40k$50k$60k200920242009: $39,1072010: $39,9902011: $41,8622012: $44,2602013: $46,3752014: $48,1732015: $49,3322016: $50,9972017: $52,9692018: $54,4392019: $55,8322020: $57,1222021: $56,7332022: $57,8242023: $59,4672024: $63,052$63,052

Total cost at DePaul University rose from $39,107 (2009) to $63,052 (2024).

Total cost of attendance — data
YearCost
2009$39,107
2010$39,990
2011$41,862
2012$44,260
2013$46,375
2014$48,173
2015$49,332
2016$50,997
2017$52,969
2018$54,439
2019$55,832
2020$57,122
2021$56,733
2022$57,824
2023$59,467
2024$63,052
IPEDS Academic-year cost 2009–2024

Tuition & fees

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Published tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.

$20k$30k$40k200020232000: $15,9302001: $16,5002002: $17,0502003: $18,7502004: $19,0502005: $20,9002006: $22,3652007: $24,3942008: $25,4902013: $33,9902014: $35,0712015: $36,3612016: $37,6262017: $39,0102018: $39,9752019: $41,2022020: $41,2022021: $42,0122022: $42,8402023: $44,460$44,460
$20k$30k$40k200020232000: $15,9302001: $16,5002002: $17,0502003: $18,7502004: $19,0502005: $20,9002006: $22,3652007: $24,3942008: $25,4902013: $33,9902014: $35,0712015: $36,3612016: $37,6262017: $39,0102018: $39,9752019: $41,2022020: $41,2022021: $42,0122022: $42,8402023: $44,460$44,460

Tuition & fees — data
YearTuition & fees
2000$15,930
2001$16,500
2002$17,050
2003$18,750
2004$19,050
2005$20,900
2006$22,365
2007$24,394
2008$25,490
2013$33,990
2014$35,071
2015$36,361
2016$37,626
2017$39,010
2018$39,975
2019$41,202
2020$41,202
2021$42,012
2022$42,840
2023$44,460
IPEDS Published price 2000–01 to 2023–24 (not adjusted for inflation)
Cost, size & completion summary

Cost, size & completion

DePaul University reports published tuition of $45,999 in this record. DePaul University's $45,999 tuition excludes other attendance costs; aid can reduce the bill. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.

DePaul University reports 14,090 undergraduate students. Enrollment is a headcount, not a measure of teaching access.

67.8% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at DePaul University within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.

Do students finish — and what comes after?

Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.

Six-year graduation rate

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67.8%entered Fall 2018Skip to data table

The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.

55%60%65%70%75%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 57.7%entered 1992: 56.7%entered 1993: 58%entered 1994: 56.6%entered 1995: 59.4%entered 1996: 62.8%entered 1997: 63.7%entered 1998: 61.3%entered 1999: 63.5%entered 2000: 64%entered 2001: 62.1%entered 2002: 63.5%entered 2003: 63.3%entered 2004: 67.7%entered 2005: 66.3%entered 2006: 68%entered 2007: 70.5%entered 2008: 71.2%entered 2009: 72.9%entered 2010: 72.5%entered 2011: 70.8%entered 2012: 72.1%entered 2013: 73.9%entered 2014: 71.2%entered 2015: 69.6%entered 2016: 69.3%entered 2017: 70%entered 2018: 67.8%67.8%
55%60%65%70%75%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 57.7%entered 1992: 56.7%entered 1993: 58%entered 1994: 56.6%entered 1995: 59.4%entered 1996: 62.8%entered 1997: 63.7%entered 1998: 61.3%entered 1999: 63.5%entered 2000: 64%entered 2001: 62.1%entered 2002: 63.5%entered 2003: 63.3%entered 2004: 67.7%entered 2005: 66.3%entered 2006: 68%entered 2007: 70.5%entered 2008: 71.2%entered 2009: 72.9%entered 2010: 72.5%entered 2011: 70.8%entered 2012: 72.1%entered 2013: 73.9%entered 2014: 71.2%entered 2015: 69.6%entered 2016: 69.3%entered 2017: 70%entered 2018: 67.8%67.8%

The six-year graduation rate at DePaul University rose from 57.7% (entered 1991) to 67.8% (entered 2018).

A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.

Six-year graduation rate — data
YearGraduated within 6 yrs
1991 cohort57.7%
1992 cohort56.7%
1993 cohort58%
1994 cohort56.6%
1995 cohort59.4%
1996 cohort62.8%
1997 cohort63.7%
1998 cohort61.3%
1999 cohort63.5%
2000 cohort64%
2001 cohort62.1%
2002 cohort63.5%
2003 cohort63.3%
2004 cohort67.7%
2005 cohort66.3%
2006 cohort68%
2007 cohort70.5%
2008 cohort71.2%
2009 cohort72.9%
2010 cohort72.5%
2011 cohort70.8%
2012 cohort72.1%
2013 cohort73.9%
2014 cohort71.2%
2015 cohort69.6%
2016 cohort69.3%
2017 cohort70%
2018 cohort67.8%
IPEDS Entering cohorts 1991–2018

Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)

Historical student groups
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Median federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.

CompletedLeft without degree
$5k$10k$15k$20k$25kLeft school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $15,819Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $15,807Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $15,291Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,458Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $16,000Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $19,000Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $20,873Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $22,167Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $23,000Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $23,164Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $23,291Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $23,257Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $24,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $24,144Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $24,115Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $23,168$23,168 completedLeft school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $6,625Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $3,667Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,667Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,666Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $4,252Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $6,333Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $7,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $10,808Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $10,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,998Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $10,000$10,000 left
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $15,819Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $15,807Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $15,291Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $15,458Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $16,000Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $19,000Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $20,873Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $22,167Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $23,000Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $23,164Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $23,291Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $23,257Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $24,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $24,144Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $24,115Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $23,168$23,168 completedLeft school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $6,625Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $3,667Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,667Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,666Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $4,252Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $6,333Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $7,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $10,808Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $10,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $9,998Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $10,000$10,000 left

Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.

These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.

Median debt at exit — data
YearCompletedLeft without degree
Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)$15,819$6,625
Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)$15,807$3,667
Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07)$15,291$3,667
Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08)$15,458$3,666
Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09)$16,000$4,252
Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10)$17,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11)$19,000$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12)$20,873$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13)$22,167$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14)$23,000$6,333
Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15)$23,164$6,500
Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16)$23,291$7,000
Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17)$23,257$9,500
Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18)$24,000$10,808
Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19)$24,144$10,500
Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20)$24,115$9,998
Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)$23,168$10,000
NSLDS GRAD_DEBT_MDN / WDRAW_DEBT_MDN, merged FY periods · via College Scorecard

Earnings after entry

Historical student groups

Median annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.

Entered: academic years 2013–14 or 2014–15
$54,695
6 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2011–12 or 2012–13
$62,341
8 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2009–10 or 2010–11
$68,751
10 years after entry

Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.

Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years.

Treasury Pooled entering cohorts · Scorecard 2020–21 historical file

What does the admissions record show?

Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.

Admissions snapshot & test policies

DePaul University admitted 23,729 of 31,266 applicants in Fall 2024. The 75.9% rate describes that application pool.

75.9%
acceptance rate · Fall 2024 admissions cycle
rate trend$44,460 tuition · 2023–2414,090 undergraduates · Fall 2024
Test-optional (considered) · Fall 2024
400SAT range (section 25th/75th sums): 1140–13301600

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Admissions

DePaul University reported scores as considered but not required for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. For DePaul University’s enrolled SAT submitters, Reading and Writing was 580–670 and Math was 560–660 (25th–75th percentiles). The section-percentile sums 1140–1330 are not composite-score percentiles. These are not admission cutoffs.

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Score25th50th75th
SAT Reading & Writing580630670
SAT Math560610660
ACT Composite252831

25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.

Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.

Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).

In the Fall 2024 cycle, DePaul University received 31,266 applications and admitted 23,729 (75.9%), with 2,566 enrolling.

Acceptance rate

75.9%Fall 2024Skip to data table

The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.

60%65%70%75%200120242001: 72.8%2002: 77.5%2003: 73.2%2004: 68.8%2005: 68.8%2006: 71.2%2007: 70.2%2008: 63.4%2009: 64.2%2010: 74.2%2011: 64.1%2012: 62.3%2013: 59.9%2014: 69.9%2015: 72%2016: 69.8%2017: 71.7%2018: 67.5%2019: 68.2%2020: 70.2%2021: 69.4%2022: 70.2%2023: 73.5%2024: 75.9%75.9%
60%70%200120242001: 72.8%2002: 77.5%2003: 73.2%2004: 68.8%2005: 68.8%2006: 71.2%2007: 70.2%2008: 63.4%2009: 64.2%2010: 74.2%2011: 64.1%2012: 62.3%2013: 59.9%2014: 69.9%2015: 72%2016: 69.8%2017: 71.7%2018: 67.5%2019: 68.2%2020: 70.2%2021: 69.4%2022: 70.2%2023: 73.5%2024: 75.9%75.9%

Acceptance rate — data
YearAcceptance rate
Fall 200172.8%
Fall 200277.5%
Fall 200373.2%
Fall 200468.8%
Fall 200568.8%
Fall 200671.2%
Fall 200770.2%
Fall 200863.4%
Fall 200964.2%
Fall 201074.2%
Fall 201164.1%
Fall 201262.3%
Fall 201359.9%
Fall 201469.9%
Fall 201572%
Fall 201669.8%
Fall 201771.7%
Fall 201867.5%
Fall 201968.2%
Fall 202070.2%
Fall 202169.4%
Fall 202270.2%
Fall 202373.5%
Fall 202475.9%
IPEDS Fall cycles 2001–2024

SAT range (section sums, 25th–75th)

1140–1330Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA10001100120013002016 REDESIGN2001202420162001: 10102002: 9902003: 9902004: 10202005: 10202006: 10402008: 10102009: 10102010: 10402011: 10502012: 10202013: 10502022: 11402023: 11302024: 114011402001: 12202002: 12102003: 12302004: 12222005: 12222006: 12502008: 12602009: 12602010: 12602011: 12602012: 12672013: 12602022: 13402023: 13402024: 13301330
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA100012002016 REDESIGN2001202420162001: 10102002: 9902003: 9902004: 10202005: 10202006: 10402008: 10102009: 10102010: 10402011: 10502012: 10202013: 10502022: 11402023: 11302024: 114011402001: 12202002: 12102003: 12302004: 12222005: 12222006: 12502008: 12602009: 12602010: 12602011: 12602012: 12672013: 12602022: 13402023: 13402024: 13301330

SAT range (section sums) — data
Year25th75th
Fall 200110101220
Fall 20029901210
Fall 20039901230
Fall 200410201222
Fall 200510201222
Fall 200610401250
Fall 200810101260
Fall 200910101260
Fall 201010401260
Fall 201110501260
Fall 201210201267
Fall 201310501260
Fall 202211401340
Fall 202311301340
Fall 202411401330
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

ACT middle 50%

25–31Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA202530200120242001: 212002: 212003: 212004: 212005: 212006: 222007: 212008: 212009: 212010: 222011: 232012: 222013: 232022: 252023: 262024: 25252001: 262002: 262003: 262004: 262005: 262006: 272007: 262008: 272009: 272010: 272011: 282012: 272013: 282022: 312023: 312024: 3131
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA202530200120242001: 212002: 212003: 212004: 212005: 212006: 222007: 212008: 212009: 212010: 222011: 232012: 222013: 232022: 252023: 262024: 25252001: 262002: 262003: 262004: 262005: 262006: 272007: 262008: 272009: 272010: 272011: 282012: 272013: 282022: 312023: 312024: 3131

ACT middle 50% — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20012126
Fall 20022126
Fall 20032126
Fall 20042126
Fall 20052126
Fall 20062227
Fall 20072126
Fall 20082127
Fall 20092127
Fall 20102227
Fall 20112328
Fall 20122227
Fall 20132328
Fall 20222531
Fall 20232631
Fall 20242531
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

What is the campus like?

Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.

Undergraduate enrollment

14,090Fall 2024Skip to data table

Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.

14k15k16k200220242002: 13,8012003: 14,0252004: 14,2392005: 14,2772006: 14,4652007: 14,6612008: 15,4492009: 15,8212010: 15,8012011: 16,0982012: 16,1532013: 16,1202014: 15,8582015: 15,6832016: 15,1512017: 14,5912018: 14,2802019: 14,0092020: 14,0122021: 14,0592022: 13,9682023: 14,2832024: 14,09014,090
14k15k16k200220242002: 13,8012003: 14,0252004: 14,2392005: 14,2772006: 14,4652007: 14,6612008: 15,4492009: 15,8212010: 15,8012011: 16,0982012: 16,1532013: 16,1202014: 15,8582015: 15,6832016: 15,1512017: 14,5912018: 14,2802019: 14,0092020: 14,0122021: 14,0592022: 13,9682023: 14,2832024: 14,09014,090

Undergraduate enrollment at DePaul University has held near 14,090 from Fall 2002 to Fall 2024.

Undergraduate enrollment — data
YearUndergraduates
Fall 200213,801
Fall 200314,025
Fall 200414,239
Fall 200514,277
Fall 200614,465
Fall 200714,661
Fall 200815,449
Fall 200915,821
Fall 201015,801
Fall 201116,098
Fall 201216,153
Fall 201316,120
Fall 201415,858
Fall 201515,683
Fall 201615,151
Fall 201714,591
Fall 201814,280
Fall 201914,009
Fall 202014,012
Fall 202114,059
Fall 202213,968
Fall 202314,283
Fall 202414,090
IPEDS Fall headcounts 2002–2024

First-year retention (full-time)

86%Fall 2023 cohortSkip to data table

The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.

82%84%86%200220232002: 82%2003: 84%2004: 84%2005: 83%2006: 84%2007: 85%2008: 85%2009: 87%2010: 86%2011: 85%2012: 85%2013: 87%2014: 84%2015: 85%2016: 84%2017: 86%2018: 85%2019: 83%2020: 84%2021: 84%2022: 87%2023: 86%86%
82%84%86%200220232002: 82%2003: 84%2004: 84%2005: 83%2006: 84%2007: 85%2008: 85%2009: 87%2010: 86%2011: 85%2012: 85%2013: 87%2014: 84%2015: 85%2016: 84%2017: 86%2018: 85%2019: 83%2020: 84%2021: 84%2022: 87%2023: 86%86%

First-year retention at DePaul University has held near 86% from Fall 2002 to Fall 2023.

First-year retention — data
YearRetention
Fall 2002 cohort82%
Fall 2003 cohort84%
Fall 2004 cohort84%
Fall 2005 cohort83%
Fall 2006 cohort84%
Fall 2007 cohort85%
Fall 2008 cohort85%
Fall 2009 cohort87%
Fall 2010 cohort86%
Fall 2011 cohort85%
Fall 2012 cohort85%
Fall 2013 cohort87%
Fall 2014 cohort84%
Fall 2015 cohort85%
Fall 2016 cohort84%
Fall 2017 cohort86%
Fall 2018 cohort85%
Fall 2019 cohort83%
Fall 2020 cohort84%
Fall 2021 cohort84%
Fall 2022 cohort87%
Fall 2023 cohort86%
IPEDS Full-time cohorts 2002–2023
More about DePaul University

Faculty pay at DePaul University averages $152,604 a year, annualized from reported monthly pay. Carnegie classes DePaul University as a primarily nonresidential campus — most of its 14,090 undergraduates live off campus, and 85.5% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.

DePaul University's SAT section-percentile sums are 1140–1330 — their midpoint is above the IL four-year benchmark. These are not total-score percentiles. Put your own practice estimate on DePaul University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.

Why some charts are marked “key chart”
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Start with three useful questions: what costs were reported for families in your income band, how many first-time full-time students finished, and what federal debt borrowers held when leaving.

How DePaul University compares

State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.

Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.

Acceptance rate

Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS

DePaul University75.9%
Illinois median77%
National median76.8%

Tuition

Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid

DePaul University$45,999
Illinois median$31,360
National median$19,591

Median earnings (10 yr)

Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot

DePaul University's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.

DePaul University$68,751
Illinois median$58,572
National median$53,781
View comparison data & dates
DePaul University, Illinois and national reference values
Metric & basisDePaul UniversityIllinois medianNational median
Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS75.9%77%76.8%
TuitionScorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid$45,999$31,360$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot$68,751$58,572$53,781

Published earnings by bachelor's field of study

For DePaul University, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.

DePaul University federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.

View 42 fields & earnings
Bachelor's field of study (CIP category)Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$113,645
Computer Programming$101,315
Economics$100,185
Computer Software and Media Applications$96,616
Management Information Systems and Services$94,197
Finance and Financial Management Services$93,719
Accounting and Related Services$93,592
Business/Managerial Economics$93,563
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$91,007
Mathematics$89,908
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$86,444
Computer and Information Sciences, General$84,554
Information Science/Studies$82,551
Marketing$78,164
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$76,420
Business Administration, Management and Operations$74,847
Hospitality Administration/Management$71,556
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$71,045
International Relations and National Security Studies$68,180
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$62,693
Journalism$61,708
Biology, General$61,216
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$59,016
Political Science and Government$58,163
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$57,957
Communication and Media Studies$56,014
Psychology, General$55,664
Design and Applied Arts$55,213
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$54,208
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution$53,498
Sociology$52,791
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$52,622
English Language and Literature, General$52,608
Anthropology$50,780
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$50,460
Area Studies$49,872
History$48,857
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$46,969
Graphic Communications$45,028
Music$44,756
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$44,095
Fine and Studio Arts$37,085

These 42 fields listed for DePaul University measure earnings after completion. The $68,751 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 31 additional DePaul University fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.

Frequently asked questions

What test-score data does DePaul University report?

DePaul University's enrolled submitters had SAT section-percentile sums of 1140–1330 in Fall 2024. These are not total-score percentiles or a GPA requirement.

What is DePaul University's acceptance rate?

75.9% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 23,729 admitted from 31,266 applicants.

How much does DePaul University cost?

At DePaul University, tuition is $45,999. Tuition is not the total cost of attendance; aid can reduce your bill.

What earnings data does DePaul University report?

Median earnings ten years after entry: $68,751. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.

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Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.

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