DePaul University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
70.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.31%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,968
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 31,785 students have applied and 22,302 students have allowed to admit to DePaul University (Acceptance rate: 70.17%). DePaul's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.31 % where 2,968 students have finally enrolled out of 22,302 admitted students.
DePaul acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
DePaul enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
How to Apply to DePaul University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply DePaul.
| Admission | https://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/types-of-admission/Pages/default.aspx |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.depaul.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid/Pages/default.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.collegenpc.com/DePaulUniversity |
| Disability Service | https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/about/departments/Pages/csd.aspx |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at DePaul and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at DePaul University is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | 1,190 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At DePaul University, 1,274 students submitted SAT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,190 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At DePaul University, 561 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
DePaul Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to DePaul University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |