DePaul University

Name: DePaul University Common Data Set 2023-24
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2023-24

The 2023-24 Common Data Set for DePaul University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 15, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.

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Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Applications

32,176

Admitted

23,660

Enrolled

2,943

SAT Composite

1070-1290

SAT Math

530-640

SAT Reading

540-660

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$68,751

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

68%

6-year completion

Average net price

$30,902

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$23,168

federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report163numbers from this report.

First-Time, First-Year Admission

8 TABLES

C8D · Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes

Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month2

Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day1

If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):Based on research and DePaul’s student-centered approach to education, DePaul has adopted a test-optional alternative for freshman admission. Students applying for freshman admission can choose whether or not to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of the application.

SATYes

ACTYes

APYes

CLEPYes

Institutional ExamYes

Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes

SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER

ACT OnlyConsidered

SAT OnlyConsidered

C1 · Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	12,822	19,354	Not reported	32,176
Admitted	9,038	14,622	Not reported	23,660
Enrolled	1,276	1,667	Not reported	2,943
Enrolled full-time	1,274	1,665	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	2	2	Not reported	Not reported

C2 · Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:1,347

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:254

Number of wait-listed students admitted:98

Is your waiting list ranked?No

C3 · Admissions Requirements

High school completion requirementGED

Total academic units12

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language0

Social studies2

History0

Academic electives0

Computer Science0

Visual/Performing Arts0

Other (specify)0

Total academic units14

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies2

History0

Academic electives0

Computer Science0

Visual/Performing Arts0

Other (specify)0

C4 · Other

Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Required

C7 · Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	—	Yes	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	—	—	Yes	—
Recommendations	—	Yes	—	—
Interview	—	—	Yes	—
Extracurricular activities	—	Yes	—	—
Talent or ability	—	Yes	—	—
Character and personal qualities	—	Yes	—	—
First generation	—	—	Yes	—
Alumni relation	—	—	Yes	—
Geographical residence	—	—	Yes	—
State residency	—	—	Yes	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	—	—	Yes	—
Volunteer work	—	Yes	—	—
Work experience	—	Yes	—	—
Level of applicant interest	—	Yes	—	—

Other fields

Please provide additional information if the importance of any specific academic or nonacademic factors differ by academic program.Bachelor's degree in Nursing requires specific science and math curriculum for admission.

C9 · First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	42	1,224
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1,070	1,180	1,290
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	540	600	660
SAT math	530	580	640
ACT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80011.4

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69939.5

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937.2

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49911.0

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.8

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Math: 700-8009.0

SAT Math: 600-69933.9

SAT Math: 500-59941.3

SAT Math: 400-49913.6

SAT Math: 300-3992.2

SAT Math: 200-2990

SAT Composite: 1400-16006.0

SAT Composite: 1200-139940.4

SAT Composite: 1000-119941.3

SAT Composite: 800-99911.4

SAT Composite: 600-7990.9

SAT Composite: 400-5990

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class27.4

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class53.8

Percent in top half of high school graduating class85.3

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class14.7

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2.1

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:30.3

Percent who had GPA of 4.043.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919.2

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499.5

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.246.3

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.995.8

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.8

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Total100

Percent who had GPA of 4.031.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921.2

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7417

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910.7

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410.1

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998.3

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.8

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Total100

Percent who had GPA of 4.038.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.8

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910.1

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.1

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.996.9

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.8

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Total100

Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.80

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:94

C13 · Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?No

Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes

Application closing date (fall): Month2

Application closing date (fall): Day1

Priority Date: Month11

Priority Date: Day15

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterYes

Weeks4

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5

Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1

Amount of housing deposit:400

Refundable if student does not enroll?Full refund

Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No

Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No

Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes

Early action closing date: Month11

Early action closing date: Day15

Early action notification date: Month12

Early action notification date: Day15

Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?No