DePauw University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

DePauw University is a private institution located in Greencastle, Indiana with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, DePauw University admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 57%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1250 and an ACT composite around 28. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,264 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for DePauw University?

70% of enrolled students at DePauw University had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.92, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does DePauw University weight in admissions?

DePauw University reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores DePauw University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 600–720, with an EBRW midpoint near 630. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 28–32. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does DePauw University actually cost?

Published tuition is $59,070 for in-state students and $59,070 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $15,330 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $22,264 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 16% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for DePauw University

Will my child graduate from DePauw University?

These predict outcomes at DePauw University better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at DePauw University

The most popular undergraduate programs at DePauw University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Economics, Communication and Media Studies and Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. Across all programs, DePauw University confers roughly 290 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Economics program report a median income of about $97,814 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is DePauw University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), DePauw University disclosed 8 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 4.2 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 6 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at DePauw University?

About 97% of undergraduates at DePauw University live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 49% of men join a fraternity and 44% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Indiana parents ask about

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• University of Notre Dame
  11% acceptance
• Purdue University-Main Campus
  50% acceptance
• Indiana University-Bloomington
  78% acceptance

Common questions parents ask about DePauw University