DePaul University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,601

2.82% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,135

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.9%

31,266 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

21,210

87.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.8%

1,739 Graduates

About

DePaul University is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at DePaul University were General Business Administration & Management (311 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (153 degrees), and Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (138 degrees).

In 2024, 5,875 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at DePaul University. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,755 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (989 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at DePaul University is $44,601, which is $12,749 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at DePaul University is $44,601, which is $12,749 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,135.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending DePaul University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,601

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at DePaul University was $44,601. The cost of tuition at DePaul University is $12,749 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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

Average Net Price

$34,135

2024 Value

6.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 DePaul University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,135. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of DePaul University grew by 6.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of DePaul 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

$18,468

Room and Board

$1,104

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at DePaul University was of $18,468 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,104. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at DePaul University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at DePaul 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.

Admissions

DePaul University received 31,266 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.83% annual growth. Out of those 31,266 applicants, 23,729 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.9% acceptance rate.

There were 21,210 students enrolled at DePaul University in 2024. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

DePaul University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

23,729

Accepted Out of 31,266

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of DePaul University was 75.9% (23,729 admissions from 31,266 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.83%, while admissions grew by 0.292%.

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

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2024)

803

Scores Submitted (2024)

31% of enrolled first-time students at DePaul University in 2024 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

DePaul University had a total enrollment of 21,210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at DePaul University is 18,630 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,580. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at DePaul University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at DePaul University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 8.86% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 0.0802% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0613% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at DePaul University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.1%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.8%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at DePaul University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,210 students. The full-time enrollment at DePaul University is 18,630 and the part-time enrollment is 2,580. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at DePaul University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 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 DePaul University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), DePaul University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,695 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,321 enrolled students
Asian
2,366 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at DePaul University is 41% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 8.86% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 0.0802% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0613% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% 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, 546 students (2.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 733 more women than men received degrees from DePaul University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at DePaul University is white (2,755 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (989 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at DePaul University is General Business Administration & Management (311 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (153 degrees) and Data Modeling, Warehouse, & Database Administration (138 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at DePaul University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees), and Communications (309 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePaul University are Other managers (249,677 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,357 people), Postsecondary teachers (134,174 people), Secondary school teachers (129,534 people), and Software developers (119,829 people).

The most specialized majors at DePaul University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees), Communications (309 degrees), Legal (201 degrees), and Math & Statistics (114 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DePaul University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at DePaul University are Communication Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (595 degrees), Communications (309 degrees), Legal (201 degrees), and Math & Statistics (114 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 DePaul University are Elementary & secondary schools (450,975 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (330,308 people), Computer Systems Design (272,838 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (141,084 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (137,453 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Cinematography & Film Production
269 degrees awarded
General Finance
246 degrees awarded
General Psychology
195 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at DePaul University was Cinematography & Film Production with 269 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,571

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,304

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,571 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University, which is 0.778 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,304).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 223 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.925 times less than the 241 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded to men at DePaul University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 223 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 58% of students graduating from DePaul University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at DePaul University is Female and Asian (80.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 1.33% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,755 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
989 degrees awarded
Asian
680 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at DePaul University is white (2,755 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (989 degrees).

3.37% of degree recipients (198 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,548 degrees awarded
White Male
1,207 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
619 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at DePaul University is white female (1,548 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,207 degrees).

Operations

DePaul University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.03B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 146M (14.3%) compared to the 7.99% average return (38.5M on 482M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, DePaul University had a total salary expenditure of 578M. DePaul University employs 298 Associate professors, 237 Professors and 208 Instructors. Most academics at DePaul University are Male Associate professor (150), Female Associate professor (148), and Male Professor (146).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePaul University are: Management, with 255 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 224 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 215 employees.

Endowment

$1.03B

2024 Endowment

13%

growth from 2023

DePaul University has an endowment valued at about $1.03B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of DePaul University grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $543M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$16.9M - Federal
$145k - State
$523k - Local

As of 2024, DePaul University received $16.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $145k from state grants and contracts, and $523k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$269M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, DePaul University paid a median of $269M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($578M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$98.9M

Instructional Salaries

858

Number of Employees

In 2024, DePaul University paid a total of $98.9M to 858 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.16M (2.17%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at DePaul University were Management with 255 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 224 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 215 employees.

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