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DePauw University
About 57 in 100 applicants get into DePauw University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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DePauw University anchors the college town of Greencastle, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 22.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $120,076 four years out. Faculty pay averages $121,128 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,905 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 88.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1430 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on DePauw University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to DePauw University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1140 and 1430; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 650 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, DePauw University received 7,197 applications and admitted 3,891 (54.1%), with 500 enrolling.
How DePauw University compares
| DePauw University | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57.2% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $59,070 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $70,527 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median DePauw University student earns $70,527 — 35% above the Indiana median of $52,071 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
DePauw University lists tuition at $59,070 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. DePauw University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $59,070 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,905 undergraduates, DePauw University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
74.7% of DePauw University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $59,070 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at DePauw University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,076 |
| Economics | $94,761 |
| Political Science and Government | $79,117 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $71,696 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,228 |
| Biology, General | $63,099 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,917 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,983 |
| Music | $39,430 |
Median earnings for these 9 DePauw University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $70,527 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional DePauw University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for DePauw University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1430 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 57.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is DePauw University's acceptance rate?
54.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,891 admitted from 7,197 applicants.
How much does DePauw University cost?
At DePauw University, published tuition is $59,070 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is DePauw University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do DePauw University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $70,527 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Purdue University-Main Campus — 49.9% admitted
- Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses — 39.9% admitted
- Earlham College — 73.1% admitted
- University of Evansville — 77.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.