DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1898Large citySEVP certified
About
DePaul University is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1998, it became the largest Catholic university in terms of enrollment in North America. DePaul is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and has two campuses; one located in Lincoln Park and one in the Loop. Following in the footsteps of its founders, DePaul places special emphasis on recruiting first-generation students and others from disadvantaged backgrounds. The university enrolls around 14,500 undergraduates and about 7,900 graduate/law students. In 2017, about 90% of DePaul's students commuted or lived off campus.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$47,676
- Estimated total for international students
- US$62,681
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,090
- Graduate students
- 7,022
- International undergraduates
- 4%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 580–670 · Maths 560–660
- ACT
- 25–31
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$75,602
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (215)
Bachelor's degrees72 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, OtherComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees86 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, OtherPhilosophyPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees11 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPhilosophyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
LawLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates7 subjects
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyInternational/Globalization StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Post-baccalaureate certificates3 subjects
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMusicRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Graduate certificates33 subjects
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.