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DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research, situated in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by the Vincentians in the year 1898. The university is named after the 17th century French priest, Saint Vincent de Paul. US News & World Report has listed DePaul's service learning program at the top of the "America's Best Colleges" rankings since 2004.
DePaul has two campuses located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago and the downtown Loop area. The university also has suburban campuses in Naperville, Oak Forest, O'Hare and Rolling Meadows. It offers a variety of degrees and programs through its nine colleges and schools.
DePaul's sports teams are nicknamed Blue Demons.
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. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 620.
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 23,401 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at DePaul. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference and 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
http://www.depaul.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,620 | finance, marketing, accounting, management science, business, business management, financial planning, taxation, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 987 | general studies, political science, English, sociology, history, liberal arts and humanities, international relations, creative writing, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 700 | computer science, computer and info science, information technology, computer networking, computer security, systems analyst, computer graphics, computer applications programming, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 647 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, reading teaching, history teaching, math teaching, early childhood education, social science teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Law | 365 | law, health tax, legal research, tax law |
| Media | 327 | communication studies, public relations and advertising, media studies, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 255 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, experimental psychology, community psychology, art therapy, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 179 | public administration, human services, public policy analysis, social work, community organization |
| Science | 94 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Music | 75 | music performance, jazz, music theory and composition, various music studies, music management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 62 | nursing science, various nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 60 | acting, theatre design, drama, playwriting and screenwriting, directing, theater history and criticism, theatre arts management, stagecraft |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 47 | real estate |
| Fine Arts | 45 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 39 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and computer science, statistics, applied mathematics courses, computational mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management, art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for DePaul in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,842 | 100 |
| Master's degree | 2,323 | 111 |
| First-professional degree | 360 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, DePaul had a total enrollment of 23,401 students (19,528 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 69% |
| Minnesota | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
DePaul offers campus housing for 2,807 of its 19,528 (full-time) students.
(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 | 10,414 | 7,308 | 70% | 2,537 | 35% |
| Men | 4,203 | 2,914 | 69% | 1,106 | 38% |
| Women | 6,211 | 4,394 | 71% | 1,431 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| 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 | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,394 |
| Room and board | $ 9,965 |
| Room charge | $ 7,664 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,359 |
Financial Aid:
DePaul participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167100)
DePaul has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 288 | 174 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 101 | 126 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 107 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $162,567 | 5 | $120,118 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $87,646 | 12 | $92,965 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $74,152 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $106,115 | 29 | $88,760 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 112 | $115,625 | 66 | $103,462 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 178 | $84,693 | 106 | $75,712 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 139 | $64,969 | 131 | $58,685 |
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $59,181 | 42 | $56,858 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 480 | $83,488 | 345 | $72,260 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 97 | 179 |
| Track | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 55 | 91 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
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 Research
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
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
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
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
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
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
Applied Mathematics, Other
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
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
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 degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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