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DePaul is found in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. DePaul is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
DePaul is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at DePaul is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 23,145 in 2005 at the school.
DePaul values student athletics, and belongs to the Conference USA.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Office of Mission and Values engages faculty, staff and students in ways that measurably enhance their understanding and support of DePaul's Catholic and Vincentian identity. These internal constituencies, in turn, provide the leadership that will enable DePaul to increase its strategic capacities by maximizing our strengthes as the leading urban, Catholic and Vincentian University in the United States."
More complete details are provided below.
DePaul University
55 E Jackson
Chicago, IL 60604
General Phone: (312) 362-8000
Admissions Phone: (312) 362-8300
Financial Aid Phone: (312) 362-8091
http://www.depaul.edu
DePaul awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,842 | finance, marketing, MIS, accounting, management science, business, taxation, electronic commerce, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 900 | general studies, English, political science, sociology, international relations, history, creative writing, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 649 | computer science, computer networking, information science, systems analyst, information technology, computer applications programming, computer graphics, computer and info science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 494 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, math teaching, social science teaching, school counseling, history teaching, reading teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Law | 289 | law, tax law, health tax, legal research |
| Media | 212 | communication studies, media studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 199 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, experimental psychology, art therapy, community psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 95 | public administration, public policy analysis, social service professions, community organization, human services |
| Music | 81 | music performance, jazz, various music studies, music management, music theory and composition, music |
| Science | 70 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 65 | acting, drama, theatre design, stagecraft, directing, theater history and criticism, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Fine Arts | 56 | art history and criticism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | nursing science, registered nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing |
| Mathematics | 40 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies, Jewish studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 24 | real estate |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health and medical administrative, health unit manager, health care administration |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies, arts management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education, rehabilitation |
Number of programs and degrees for DePaul in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,683 | 100 |
| Master's degree | 2,140 | 108 |
| First-professional degree | 279 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 20 |
In 2005, DePaul had a total enrollment of 23,145 students (18,785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 75% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
DePaul offers campus housing for 3,233 of its 18,785 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,074 | 6,929 | 69% | 2,317 | 33% |
| Men | 6,388 | 4,444 | 70% | 942 | 21% |
| Women | 3,686 | 2,485 | 67% | 1,375 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 612 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (312) 362-8300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,900 |
| Room and board | $ 11,473 |
| Room charge | $ 7,585 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,888 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 200 |
Financial Aid:
DePaul participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (312) 362-8091
DePaul has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 272 | 156 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 121 | 125 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 89 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $136,264 | 5 | $109,841 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,172 | 12 | $80,706 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $73,306 | 5 | $55,455 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $95,744 | 24 | $79,527 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $104,766 | 56 | $90,277 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 154 | $76,413 | 92 | $70,801 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 164 | $60,319 | 149 | $53,022 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $63,284 | 36 | $50,426 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 464 | $76,070 | 333 | $63,918 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| Track | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 15 | 21 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DePaul Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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