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DePauw Admission Requirements

Greencastle, Indiana

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Chances of getting into DePauw University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for DePauw University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into DePauw and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at DePauw is 65%.  It ranks #7 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. DePauw is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,683 out of 5,695 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 29 percent on standardized admission tests. DePauw University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.97. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The DePauw application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to DePauw University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 44% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

DePauw SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1160-1420
Applicants Submitting SAT 
44%
SAT Scores for DePauw University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 580
SAT Composite 25th 1160
SAT Scores for DePauw University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 740
SAT Composite 75th 1420
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to DePauw University?

DePauw University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into DePauw University score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1160-1420.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

DePauw University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1420 and Above Good >78%
1290 to 1420 Avg + 65%-78%
1160 to 1290 Avg - 49%-65%
1030 to 1160 Reach 34%-49%
Less than 1030 Low <34%
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DePauw ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
23%
ACT Scores for DePauw University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for DePauw University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into DePauw?

DePauw University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

DePauw regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

DePauw University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >79%
27 to 31 Avg + 65%-79%
24 to 27 Avg - 52%-65%
21 to 24 Reach 38%-52%
Less than 21 Low <38%
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DePauw GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.97
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into DePauw University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into DePauw. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at DePauw University was 3.97 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as DePauw accepts 65% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted DePauw University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 46.76% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.92% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 14.54% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 6.09% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 3.93% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.76% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80% of DePauw University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted DePauw University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 44%
Top 25% of class 80%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

DePauw University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,019 2,676 5,695
Accepted 2,026 1,657 3,683
Acceptance Rate 67% 62% 65%
Enrolled 254 246 500
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to DePauw University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to DePauw University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

DePauw University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at DePauw University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150400 IPEDS survey data for DePauw University.

FAQs

Does DePauw University prefer SAT or ACT?

44% of students submit their SAT scores to DePauw. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into DePauw University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to DePauw. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for DePauw University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1420. 44% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for DePauw University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 23% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.