DePauw University Admission
Acceptance Rate
57.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.21%
Freshmen Enrollment
505
SAT Scores
1,315
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,683 students have applied and 3,822 students have allowed to admit to DePauw University (Acceptance rate: 57.19%). DePauw's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.21 % where 505 students have finally enrolled out of 3,822 admitted students.
DePauw acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and Middlebury College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 14.57%).
DePauw enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 39.07%).
How to Apply to DePauw University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply DePauw.
| Admission | www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.depauw.edu/offices/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | app.meadowfi.com/depauw |
| Athletic | www.depauw.edu/offices/financialaid/policies/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.depauw.edu/academics/academic-resources/student-accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at DePauw and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at DePauw University is 1,315 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of DePauw University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,477). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| DePauw University | 1,315 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,477 | 33 |
| 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 Indiana | 1,152 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At DePauw University, 198 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,315 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. 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 | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 665 | 720 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,315 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At DePauw University, 70 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 29 | 30 |
DePauw Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to DePauw University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| 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 | Required |