DePaul University

https://www.depaul.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,379

2.19% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$32,129

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

32,176 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

21,348

87.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70%

1,776 Graduates

About

DePaul University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at DePaul University were General Business Administration & Management (473 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (194 degrees), and General Computer Programming (106 degrees).

In 2023, 5,887 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at DePaul University. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,948 degrees), 3.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (981 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at DePaul University is $43,379, which is $12,376 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at DePaul University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,185 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at DePaul University is $43,379, which is $12,376 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,129.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending DePaul University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,379

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at DePaul University was $43,379. The cost of tuition at DePaul University is $12,376 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of DePaul University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,129

2023 Value

0.0684%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 DePaul University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,129. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of DePaul University grew by 0.0684%.

This chart compares the average net price of DePaul University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,068

Room and Board

$1,104

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at DePaul University was of $16,068 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.54% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,104. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at DePaul University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at DePaul University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at DePaul University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at DePaul University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5185 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

DePaul University received 32,176 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.23% annual growth. Out of those 32,176 applicants, 23,660 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 21,348 students enrolled at DePaul University in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

DePaul University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

23,660

Accepted Out of 32,176

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of DePaul University was 73.5% (23,660 admissions from 32,176 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.23%, while admissions grew by 6.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of DePaul University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

864

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at DePaul University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

DePaul University had a total enrollment of 21,348 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at DePaul University is 18,733 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,615. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at DePaul University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at DePaul University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 8.69% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.0843% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0609% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at DePaul University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.2%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.7%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at DePaul University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,348 students. The full-time enrollment at DePaul University is 18,733 and the part-time enrollment is 2,615. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at DePaul University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at DePaul University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at DePaul University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), DePaul University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at DePaul University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,122 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,311 enrolled students
Asian
2,296 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at DePaul University is 42.7% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 8.69% Black or African American, 3.79% Two or More Races, 0.0843% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0609% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 538 students (2.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 687 more women than men received degrees from DePaul University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at DePaul University is white (2,948 degrees awarded). There were 3.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (981 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at DePaul University is General Business Administration & Management (473 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (194 degrees) and General Computer Programming (106 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at DePaul University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (648 degrees), and Communications (389 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePaul University are Software developers (632,025 people), Other managers (306,019 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,414 people), Computer occupations, all other (141,553 people), and Computer & information systems managers (132,949 people).

The most specialized majors at DePaul University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (648 degrees), Communications (389 degrees), Legal (199 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (643 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePaul University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at DePaul University are Communication Technologies (84 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (648 degrees), Communications (389 degrees), Legal (199 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (643 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePaul University are Computer Systems Design (1,090,488 people), Elementary & secondary schools (678,788 people), Banking & related activities (546,556 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (515,393 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (465,423 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by DePaul University.

Most Common (2023)

General Finance
240 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
239 degrees awarded
General Psychology
208 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at DePaul University was General Finance with 240 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at DePaul University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,600

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,287

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,600 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University, which is 0.791 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,287).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at DePaul University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 342 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 295 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 295 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.863 times less than the 342 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from DePaul University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at DePaul University is Female and White (78.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.91% of graduates (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,948 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
981 degrees awarded
Asian
644 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at DePaul University is white (2,948 degrees awarded). There were 3.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (981 degrees).

3.45% of degree recipients (203 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,638 degrees awarded
White Male
1,310 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
596 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at DePaul University is white female (1,638 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,310 degrees).

Operations

DePaul University has an endowment valued at nearly $907M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 107M (11.8%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, DePaul University had a total salary expenditure of 579M. DePaul University employs 315 Associate professors, 228 Professors and 204 Instructors. Most academics at DePaul University are Male Associate professor (163), Female Associate professor (152), and Male Professor (140).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePaul University are: Management, with 242 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 210 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 198 employees.

Endowment

$907M

2023 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2022

DePaul University has an endowment valued at about $907M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of DePaul University grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $473M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at DePaul University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$278M

2023 Salaries

6.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, DePaul University paid a median of $278M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($579M) and a 6.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.376% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$92.4M

Instructional Salaries

863

Number of Employees

In 2023, DePaul University paid a total of $92.4M to 863 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

315 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

242 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at DePaul University were Associate professor with 315 employees, Professor with 228 employees, and Instructor with 204 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePaul University were Management with 242 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 210 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 198 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at DePaul University was Male Associate professor with 163 employees, Female Associate professor with 152 employees, and Male Professor with 140 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at DePaul University.

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