DePaul University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,200 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
DePaul University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 14,283 undergraduate students enrolled. DePaul University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,141 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $60,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
DePaul University is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1998, it became the largest Catholic university in terms of enrollment in North America. Following in the footsteps of its founders, DePaul places special emphasis on recruiting first-generation students and others from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Located in Chicago with real access to internships and urban career networks, this is a strong option for students who want a large Catholic university experience with a genuine mission toward first-generation and lower-income students. The numbers tell a mostly solid story — median debt of $19,383 is quite manageable, and $60,200 in median earnings at 10 years is respectable — though a 70% graduation rate suggests a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about directly. Worth considering if you're drawn to Chicago's job market and want a school where you won't be just a number, but come with a plan to stay enrolled.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2023-24). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (14,283 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: DePaul University Common Data Set (2023-24).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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