Acceptance Rate
57%
Avg. SAT
1410
75th percentile
“DePauw wraps you in a close-knit liberal arts world where Greek life pulses, the Little 500 bike race electrifies weekends, and Greencastle's quiet fields remind you life's not all hustle.”
Greencastle, IN
Location
Town
Campus Setting
DePauw University traces its roots to 1837, when Methodists founded Indiana Asbury amid frontier Indiana woods, renaming it in 1884 after philanthropist Washington C. DePauw, who bankrolled its law school ambitions that evolved into a full liberal arts powerhouse. You'll thrive here if you're collaborative, tradition-loving, and content with small-town rhythms—picture a campus of 1,700 undergrads where professors know your name and classmates become lifers. The school's personality skews wholesome Midwest earnest: spirited rivalries, service trips, and a "Tiger Pride" ethos that binds everyone, but tradeoffs hit hard if you crave urban buzz—Greencastle, population 10,000, sits 45 minutes west of Indianapolis, offering cornfields and quiet nights over nightlife, which means weekends often orbit campus events or a drive to Indy for more action.
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In DePauw's intimate classrooms, averaging 10 students per professor, you dive into seminars where debate flows freely and profs push you to connect dots across disciplines—think dissecting media ethics in Communication while prepping lab experiments in sciences. The School of Music stands out as a gem, blending conservatory rigor with liberal arts breadth, sending grads to Juilliard or symphonies; strong suits also include film production, where you edit shorts in high-tech studios, and environmental science with hands-on fieldwork in nearby forests. Research abounds for undergrads, from AI ethics projects to summer fellowships, fostering a curious, discussion-driven vibe—but if massive labs or specialized PhD tracks beckon, you'll transfer or grad school elsewhere, as DePauw prioritizes teaching over research empire-building.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,917 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
57%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
8%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
27%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Greencastle, IN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
DePauw's vibe pulses with Greek life—about two-thirds of students join one of 14 fraternities or 10 sororities, fueling formals, philanthropy weeks, and a social web that's inclusive yet cliquey if you skip rush. A typical week mixes 9 a.m. classes, club meetings (over 100 options, from quidditch to Model UN), and evenings in dorms or Greek houses; weekends explode with the Little 500 bike race in May, a 33-mile relay frenzy that draws 25,000 fans and inspired the film Breaking Away. Residential life clusters freshmen in honors halls or themed suites, easing your transition, but challenges include brutal Midwest winters that confine you indoors and a social scene heavy on partying—less diverse (80% white) and more traditional than coastal peers, so introverts or city kids adapt or wilt.
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Athletic Association
North Coast Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$13,670
$30K – $48K
$14,221
$48K – $75K
$14,281
$75K – $110K
$21,254
$110K+
$33,735
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
89%
4 Years Graduation Rate
79%
6 Years Graduation Rate
84%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$70,527
89% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at DePauw University and return in the fall. 79% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 84% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
79%
4-6 years
5%
Non-grad
16%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$54,400
Acceptance
57%
Undergrads
1,917
4-Year Grad Rate
79%
Endowment
$648M
Greencastle, IN 46135-1772
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