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DePaul University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

DePaul University admits about 75.9% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1140–1330 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 23–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 75.9%
SAT range 1140-1330
Net price $27,108
Graduation rate 67.2%

DePaul University At a Glance

LocationChicago, Illinois
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment14,090
Acceptance Rate75.9%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)580-670
SAT Range (Math)560-660
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1140-1330
Average SAT (Combined)1262
ACT Range25-31
Average Net Price$27,108/yr
Tuition (In-State)$47,676/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$47,676/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate67.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate85.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$75,602
Median Debt at Completion$21,787

How DePaul University Compares

DePaul University is more selective than about 57% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 14,090 students, it is larger than about 44% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DePaul University's acceptance rate?

DePaul University's acceptance rate is about 75.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for DePaul University?

Admitted students at DePaul University typically report a combined SAT score between 1140 and 1330 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does DePaul University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check DePaul University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of DePaul University?

The average net price reported for DePaul University is $27,108 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also DePaul University's official site.