DePaul University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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DePaul University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20,920 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1898 and is one of the 53 schools located in Chicago, Illinois.

DePaul University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at DePaul University.

Majors
Offered
207
DePaul University deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 207 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Computer Science, Business, Accounting and Finance, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at DePaul University is high at 84% (well above Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at DePaul University is good - 72%. Around 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at DePaul University is decent, 17:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $42,500 annually. The additional fees at DePaul University beyond tuition are nearly $700, which comes to a total of $43,200 annually.

Read the details about DePaul University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 31,785 applications were submitted and 22,302 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

DePaul University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at DePaul University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,400
High
DePaul University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at DePaul University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
DePaul University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: roughly $11,400 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at DePaul University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, DePaul University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

DePaul University Location and Address

Postal Address:
DePaul University
1 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago, Illinois
60604, USA
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