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DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university with 22,000 students and 300 degree programs. Partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic, and socially engaged. Known for its academic rigor, classes are small and taught by experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural, and community resources. DePaul is nationally-recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for its diverse student body. A member of the Big East Conference, DePaul has ten colleges and schools with main campuses in Chicago’s Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.

Representatives

Melissa Fajardo
she/her/hers
California Regional Representative
(213) 400-6799
mfajard3@depaul.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
MDW/ORD (12 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
14,145 / 21,992

Average Class Size
23

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
43% / 49% / 5%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Big East

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
23 - 28 / 1060 - 1260

Average GPA
3.75

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
27,869 / 19,575 (70%)

Deposits
2,774

Applications Accepted
Common App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Sometimes

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Theatre/Music: Varies

Transfer App Deadline
Priority deadlines vary by quarter

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Feb 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Priority deadlines vary by quarter

Link to Scholarship Info
depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Points of Pride

1. We have two vibrant campuses: the urban neighborhood of Lincoln Park and the hustle-bustle of The Loop. Public transportation connects them in 15 minutes. Students can live and take classes on both campuses, regardless of where their major is housed.

2. The Chicago Quarter class helps all freshmen become familiar with Chicago history and neighborhoods, public transit, and DePaul resources.

3. DePaul’s 32,000 sq. ft. professional production facility at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios allows film & television students to learn on industry-standard equipment steps away from high-profile productions.