More selective than 93% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
52% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose DePauw University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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DePauw University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, DePauw University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 600 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
DePauw University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 600–690 | 600–720 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 570–680 | 570–750 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is DePauw University compared with other Indiana colleges?
DePauw University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | 11% | 95% | $26,780 |
| 2 | Purdue University | 50% | 83% | $14,600 |
| 3 | DePauw University | 57% | 75% | $22,264 |
| 4 | Wabash College | 63% | 77% | $24,336 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | 67% | 56% | $21,602 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at DePauw University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
DePauw University admissions questions
What is the DePauw University acceptance rate?
DePauw University accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,891 of 7,197 applicants were admitted.
Does DePauw University require the SAT or ACT?
DePauw University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 52% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for DePauw University?
The middle 50% of DePauw University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1410 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at DePauw University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (500 of 3,891).
Is DePauw University getting harder to get into?
DePauw University accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to DePauw University overview