DePauw University

www.depauw.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,030

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,507

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

54.1%

7,197 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,819

98.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80%

476 Graduates

About

DePauw University is a higher education institution located in Putnam County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at DePauw University were Computer Science (46 degrees awarded), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (44 degrees), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (39 degrees).

In 2023, 414 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at DePauw University. 48.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (259 degrees), 8.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at DePauw University is $56,030, which is $26,750 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at DePauw University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 334 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at DePauw University is $56,030, which is $26,750 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,507.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending DePauw University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,030

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at DePauw University was $56,030. The cost of tuition at DePauw University is $26,750 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$30,507

2023 Value

3.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 DePauw University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,507. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of DePauw University grew by 3.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of DePauw 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

$12,200

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at DePauw University was of $12,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20.8% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at DePauw University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at DePauw 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 DePauw University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 334 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

DePauw University received 7,197 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,197 applicants, 3,891 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,819 students enrolled at DePauw University in 2023. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

DePauw University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,891

Accepted Out of 7,197

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of DePauw University was 54.1% (3,891 admissions from 7,197 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26.1%, while admissions grew by 3.59%.

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

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2023)

259

Scores Submitted (2023)

52% of enrolled first-time students at DePauw 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

DePauw University had a total enrollment of 1,819 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at DePauw University is 1,792 students and the part-time enrollment is 27. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at DePauw University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at DePauw University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Black or African American, 2.58% Two or More Races, and 2.36% Asian.

Students enrolled at DePauw University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.7%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at DePauw University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,819 students. The full-time enrollment at DePauw University is 1,792 and the part-time enrollment is 27. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at DePauw University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

89%

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 DePauw University was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), DePauw University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,042 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
140 enrolled students
Black or African American
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at DePauw University is 57.3% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Black or African American, 2.58% Two or More Races, and 2.36% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 29 students (1.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from DePauw University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at DePauw University is white (259 degrees awarded). There were 8.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at DePauw University is Computer Science (46 degrees awarded), followed by Speech Communication & Rhetoric (44 degrees) and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (39 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at DePauw University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePauw University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (470,603 people), Other managers (421,101 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (278,104 people), Postsecondary teachers (227,908 people), and Chief executives & legislators (190,366 people).

The most specialized majors at DePauw University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Communications (44 degrees), and Social Sciences (67 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 DePauw University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at DePauw University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees awarded), English (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Communications (44 degrees), and Social Sciences (67 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePauw University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Computer Science
46 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
44 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at DePauw University was Computer Science with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

212

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

202

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 212 degrees were awarded to men at DePauw University, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (202).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at DePauw University in Computer Science, which is 3.6 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at DePauw University in General Psychology, which is 1.73 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

79%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 79% of students graduating from DePauw University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 83% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (88.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at DePauw University is Female and White (88.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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, 1.89% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
259 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at DePauw University is white (259 degrees awarded). There were 8.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

0.725% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
130 degrees awarded
White Female
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at DePauw University is white male (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (129 degrees).

Operations

DePauw University has an endowment valued at nearly $752M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 45.6M (6.06%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, DePauw University had a total salary expenditure of 118M. DePauw University employs 85 Professors, 44 Assistant professors and 41 Associate professors. Most academics at DePauw University are Male Professor (47), Female Professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePauw University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 75 employees, Service, with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 59 employees.

Endowment

$752M

2023 Endowment

4.5%

growth from 2022

DePauw University has an endowment valued at about $752M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of DePauw University grew 4.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $701M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.1M

2023 Salaries

3.85%

growth from 2022

In 2023, DePauw University paid a median of $41.1M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($118M) and a 3.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16M

Instructional Salaries

175

Number of Employees

In 2023, DePauw University paid a total of $16M to 175 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at DePauw University were Professor with 85 employees, Assistant professor with 44 employees, and Associate professor with 41 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePauw University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 75 employees, Service with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at DePauw University was Male Professor with 47 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 26 employees.

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

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