More selective than 93% of Indiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $74,320. College Scorecard.
Higher than 88% of Indiana colleges we cover and 85% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 91% of Indiana colleges we cover and 86% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
DePauw University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 7,197 applicants, DePauw University admitted 3,891 and 500 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1410 on the SAT or 28–32 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
DePauw University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What DePauw University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of DePauw University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Indiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,820 | $48,580 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,957 | $57,363 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $12,979 | $53,344 | 1.5 years |
| $75–110k | $21,774 | $89,491 | 2.6 years |
| $110k+ | $31,225 | $128,335 | 3.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (73% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($70,527) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,993 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
DePauw University majors, earnings & careers
DePauw University offers 43 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Science & Math · 11
- Arts & Design · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at DePauw University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,076 | $26,500 |
| Economics | $94,761 | $26,978 |
| Political Science | $79,117 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $71,696 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $69,228 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $63,099 | $25,366 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $62,917 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $51,983 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 43 majors
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$63,099
- Chemistry—
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Cognitive Science—
- Communications$69,228
- Computer Science$120,076
- East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean)—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Economics$94,761
- Education—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- German—
- History—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$71,696
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music$39,430
- Neuroscience—
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution—
- Philosophy—
- Physical Sciences—
- Physics—
- Political Science$79,117
- Psychology—
- Public Health—
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$62,917
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Writing$51,983
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Greencastle
2 bedrooms $1,056.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 46 inches of rain a year, 22 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Putnam County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Putnam County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare DePauw University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Indiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePauw University | 57% | $22,264 | 75% | $70,527 | This school |
| Wabash College | 63% | $24,336 | 77% | $69,952 | |
| Taylor University | 74% | $24,865 | 74% | $52,198 | |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 77% | $42,513 | 78% | $101,253 | |
| Saint Mary's College | 76% | $25,292 | 69% | $59,354 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
DePauw University would cost you $2,072 less per year than Wabash College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at DePauw University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$8,270).
- DePauw University gives aided families $11,248 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | DePauw University | Wabash College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,070 | $50,800 | +$8,270 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,250 | −$50 |
| Housing & meals | $14,850 | $13,300 | +$1,550 |
| Personal & travel | $1,200 | $1,550 | −$350 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,000 | −$1,756 | −$244 |
| Sticker price | $74,320 | $65,144 | +$9,176 |
| Average grants | −$52,056 | −$40,808 | −$11,248 |
| You pay | $22,264 | $24,336 | −$2,072 |
“+” means DePauw University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about DePauw University
What is the DePauw University acceptance rate?
DePauw University accepts 57% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,891 of 7,197 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1410 on the SAT or 28–32 on the ACT.
How much does DePauw University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $74,320 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,264 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,820 and families earning $110k+ pay $31,225.
How much do DePauw University graduates earn?
Former DePauw University students earn a median $70,527 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the DePauw University graduation rate?
75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% return for their second year.
How long does a DePauw University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at DePauw University costs about $53,344 after grants ($12,979 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $70,527 ten years after starting, $34,993 more than high school graduates in Indiana ($35,534), so the cost is repaid in 1.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “DePauw University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/depauw-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).