At a glance
Average net price
$30,902
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.8%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
14,090
In-state tuition
$45,999
Out-of-state tuition
$45,999
Cost of attendance
$63,052
Median earnings (10y)
$68,751
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,262
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 85.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (30%), humanities & arts (30%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM15%
- Health5%
- Business30%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services3%
- Business30.1%~4,245 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~2,194 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science10.9%~1,539 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.1%~1,136 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.6%~1,072 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.9%~831 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~668 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education2.9%~413 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~390 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~359 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.7%~245 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~223 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture0.3%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.0%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 937 | $95,909 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 487 | $55,552 | $23,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 415 | $24,417 | $24,717 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 391 | $66,719 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 374 | $30,341 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 340 | $56,306 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 330 | $48,012 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 327 | $61,704 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 318 | $40,729 | $26,333 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 315 | $38,478 | $24,500 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor's | 267 | $51,868 | $25,497 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 260 | $31,913 | $22,916 |
| Computer Programming. | Master's | 253 | $86,558 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 230 | $33,464 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 225 | $37,484 | $24,499 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master's | 206 | $101,831 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 206 | $45,236 | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 186 | $59,652 | $42,350 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 176 | $32,912 | $27,000 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 171 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 170 | $24,597 | $26,348 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 166 | $63,874 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 163 | $50,911 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 161 | $45,989 | — |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Master's | 148 | $80,116 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 137 | $47,451 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 129 | $83,120 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 124 | $82,374 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 111 | $40,627 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 110 | $19,606 | $25,864 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 101 | $31,739 | $23,499 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 101 | $77,007 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | $27,000 |
| Music. | Master's | 95 | $22,040 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 94 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 93 | $55,535 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 88 | $61,445 | $24,016 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $25,467 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $51,570 | $24,321 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Master's | 80 | $25,998 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About DePaul University
DePaul University is a large institution located in Chicago, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 14,090 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at DePaul University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $30,902 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $45,999 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $63,052 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 85.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,751 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
DePaul University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (30% of credentials), humanities & arts (30% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
DePaul University accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,262.
Location & campus
Set in Chicago, Illinois (city), DePaul University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about DePaul University
Q.How much does DePaul University cost?
The average net price at DePaul University is $30,902 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $63,052.
Q.What is the graduation rate at DePaul University?
DePaul University has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into DePaul University?
DePaul University admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do DePaul University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median DePaul University graduate earns $68,751 per year.
Q.What is tuition at DePaul University?
Published tuition is $45,999 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is DePaul University located?
DePaul University is located in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60604).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with DePaul University at their official website.