DePaul Admission Requirements
Chicago, IllinoisChances of getting into DePaul University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
67.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into DePaul and can I get accepted? The school has a 68% acceptance rate ranking it #37 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 17,673 out of 26,169 applicants were admitted making DePaul a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. DePaul University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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DePaul ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.65Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into DePaul University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at DePaul University was 3.65 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as DePaul accepts 68% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 43% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
57% of DePaul University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 25% |
| Top 25% of class | 57% |
| Top 50% of class | 89% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 11% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 15,747 | 10,422 | 26,169 |
| Accepted | 11,002 | 6,671 | 17,673 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 64% | 68% |
| Enrolled | 1,513 | 1,062 | 2,575 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 16% | 15% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to DePaul University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into DePaul University?
68% of those who apply are granted admission to DePaul. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
