At a glance
Average net price
$22,264
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
74.7%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
1,905
In-state tuition
$59,070
Out-of-state tuition
$59,070
Cost of attendance
$74,320
Median earnings (10y)
$70,527
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,340
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 88.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (35%), stem (28%), social sciences (27%).
- STEM28%
- Health4%
- Business2%
- Humanities & arts35%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services4%
- Social sciences16.2%~308 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication14.3%~273 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.2%~232 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.1%~192 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.5%~163 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English3.7%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.7%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.4%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business1.8%~35 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering1.2%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare 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
34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 100 | $58,544 | $26,978 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 94 | $36,479 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 87 | $68,301 | $26,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | $20,750 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 56 | $30,984 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 40 | $26,533 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 38 | $53,214 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 35 | $31,696 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $25,500 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 31 | $27,996 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $27,417 | $25,366 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 19 | $46,689 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | $28,804 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
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 DePauw University
DePauw University is a mid-sized institution located in Greencastle, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,905 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Communication, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at DePauw University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,264 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $59,070 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $74,320 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 74.7%, a strong completion outcome. 88.6% 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 $70,527 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
DePauw University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Communication, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (35% of credentials), stem (28% of credentials), social sciences (27% 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
DePauw University accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,340. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Greencastle, Indiana (town), DePauw University draws students from across Indiana 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 DePauw University
Q.How much does DePauw University cost?
The average net price at DePauw University is $22,264 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $74,320.
Q.What is the graduation rate at DePauw University?
DePauw University has a 6-year graduation rate of 74.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into DePauw University?
DePauw University admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do DePauw University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median DePauw University graduate earns $70,527 per year.
Q.What is tuition at DePauw University?
Published tuition is $59,070 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is DePauw University located?
DePauw University is located in Greencastle, Indiana (ZIP 46135).
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 DePauw University at their official website.