Resources For Students & Parents DePauw University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate, and More Share Flipboard Email Print DePauw University Performing Arts Center. Rovergirl88 / Wikimedia Commons For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated September 20, 2017 DePauw University has an acceptance rate of 65 percent, making it a selective school. The majority of accepted students have grades and standardized test scores above average. Students can apply using the Common Application (more on that below). Additional materials include SAT or ACT scores, a high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex Admissions Data (2016) DePauw University Acceptance Rate: 65%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for DePauw AdmissionsTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 510 / 620SAT Math: 530 / 660SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanTop Indiana college SAT comparisonACT Composite: 24 / 29ACT English: 24 / 30ACT Math: 24 / 28What these ACT numbers meanTop Indiana college ACT comparison DePauw University Description DePauw University's 625-acre campus located in Greencastle, Indiana, (about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis) features a 520-acre nature park. DePauw is a highly rated liberal arts college that can boast of a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and five different honors programs that focus on different areas of knowledge, the Honors Scholars, Information Technology Associates, Management Fellows, Media Fellows and Science Research Fellows. The performing arts center (pictured here) offers roughly 150 performances a year. DePauw has a 4-week winter term for study abroad and independent work. In athletics, DePauw is a member of the NCAA's Division III North Coast Athletic Conference. The Tigers compete primarily in football, basketball, and golf, among others. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 2,225 (all undergraduate)Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female98% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17) Tuition and Fees: $46,448Books: $1000Room and Board: $12,240Other Expenses: $1,200Total Cost: $60,888 DePauw University Financial Aid (2015 - 16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 40%Average Amount of AidGrants: $27,615Loans: $6,055 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Political Science, Psychology, SociologyWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 92%Transfer-out Rate: 13%4-Year Graduation Rate: 78%6-Year Graduation Rate: 85% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Baseball, Track and Field, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cross Country Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like DePauw University, You May Also Like These Schools Oberlin College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphValparaiso University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Notre Dame: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphButler University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Dayton: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPurdue University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBall State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphIndiana University - Bloomington: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLoyola University Chicago: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWashington University in St Louis: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph DePauw University and the Common Application DePauw University uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you: Common Application essay tips and samplesShort answer tips and samplesSupplemental essay tips and samples Continue Reading