DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
76%
Average SAT
1,262
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
14,090
In-state tuition
$45,999
Out-of-state tuition
$45,999
Avg net price
$30,902
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at DePaul University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Finance and Financial Management Services.247
2Marketing.177
3Film/Video and Photographic Arts.176
4Accounting and Related Services.172
5Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.168
6Psychology, General.166
7Business Administration, Management and Operations.154
8Computer Programming.138
9Political Science and Government.126
10Communication and Media Studies.122
11Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.103
12Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.101
13Design and Applied Arts.97
14Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.70
15Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.68
16Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.67
17Graphic Communications.52
18English Language and Literature, General.50
19Biology, General.46
20Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.45

Showing top 20 of 64 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at DePaul University?

DePaul University has an acceptance rate of 76% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for DePaul University?

Admitted students at DePaul University typically score between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does DePaul University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at DePaul University is approximately $30,902 per year.

What is the graduation rate at DePaul University?

4-year graduation rate data for DePaul University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.