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DePauw University is a coeducational institution located in Greencastle, Indian, United States. It was established in 1837 by the Methodist Church as Indiana Asbury University. The university became coeducational in 1867. It settled on its present name in 1884. The campus spreads across an area of more than 690 acres and has 36 major buildings. It also operates a radio station called WGRE.
DePauw University competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Their sports teams are known as the Tigers. The sports teams include men’s and women’s baseball, football, soccer, softball, basketball, swimming and diving, cross county, track and field, golf, tennis, and volleyball.
Some of DePauw University's notable alumni are Joseph P. Allen, NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut; Karen Koning AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of U.S Relief and Works Agency; and Dan Quayle, 44th Vice President of the United States.
DePauw is found in Greencastle, IN. Greencastle is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its United Methodist identity. DePauw is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
The range of program offerings available from DePauw is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in media, science, music, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Admission to DePauw is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 660.
DePauw maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at DePauw is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,398 in 2007 at the school.
DePauw has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. DePauw values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
DePauw University
313 S Locust St
Greencastle, IN 46135-1772
General Phone: (765) 658-4800
http://www.depauw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 219 | economics, English composition, English, Spanish language, political science, sociology, history, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 74 | biology, biochemistry, geology, physics, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Media | 50 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science |
| Music | 18 | music performance, music, music management, conducting |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, education |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for DePauw in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 496 | 46 |
In 2007, DePauw had a total enrollment of 2,398 students (2,376 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 | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 47% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 44% |
| Illinois | 16% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
DePauw offers campus housing for 1,350 of its 2,376 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Greencastle, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,624 | 2,505 | 69% | 664 | 27% |
| Men | 2,050 | 1,021 | 50% | 295 | 29% |
| Women | 1,574 | 1,484 | 94% | 369 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
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 | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,700 |
| Room and board | $ 8,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
DePauw participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179200)
DePauw has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 84 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 7 |
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 | academic year | 55 | $89,788 | 27 | $90,575 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $70,500 | 29 | $71,405 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $57,366 | 33 | $59,092 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $51,980 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $74,631 | 91 | $72,190 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DePauw Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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