4-Year School
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
2,158
Students
42,206
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
67%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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DePauw University is a 4-year institution located in Greencastle, IN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
204 East Seminary Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
United States
Greencastle, IN 46135
United States
Contact
Ms. Rachel Schmidtke
Director of Recruitment
Email: rachelschmidtke@depauw.edu
Phone: 765-658-4104
Fax: 765-658-4007
Director of Recruitment
Email: rachelschmidtke@depauw.edu
Phone: 765-658-4104
Fax: 765-658-4007
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,173
Applied
3,479
Accepted
2,158
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,796
Females Applied
1,951
Females Accepted
70%
Male Admissions
2,377
Males Applied
1,528
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
3.78
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | December 15th | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | March 1st | April 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
48,860
Fees
844
Full-time student fees
13,020
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
42,206
Avg. Financial Aid Package
42,524
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,838
Avg. Loan Aid
20,562
Avg. Grant Aid
37,234
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
91%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
28%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,158
Total undergrad students
9%
International Students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.74% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 67.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.37% |
| Asian | 3.74% |
| Two or more races | 4.91% |
| Other | 1.54% |
Gender
Male (48.29%)
Female (51.71%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Monon Bell, Little 5 and DePauw Dialogue
Monon Bell, Little 5 and DePauw Dialogue
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
264
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 228
Part-time - 36