Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | depaul.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
DePaul University operates across two main Chicago campuses: a primary urban campus in Lincoln Park and a downtown location in the Loop business district. The university, founded in 1898 by the Vincentian religious order, stands as the largest Catholic university in the United States. DePaul's academic structure spans across 10 colleges, with notable strengths in business, computing, digital media, and performing arts through its well-established Theatre School. The Lincoln Park campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings across 36 acres, providing traditional undergraduate housing and academic facilities, while the Loop campus occupies several buildings in Chicago's business center, catering to business and law students. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Blue Demons, with men's basketball historically serving as its flagship program.
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DePaul is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for DePaul University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#235 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#179 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#370 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1130/1340 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 |
| Other Fees | $795 |
| Room and Board | $18,468 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,766 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,798 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144740 IPEDS survey data for DePaul University.
Current students may use the DePaul University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025