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DePauw is found in Greencastle, Indiana. 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.
DePauw is known for its programs in science, music, media, and liberal arts.
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 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 2,397 in 2005 at the school.
DePauw offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (765) 658-4006
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 658-4030
http://www.depauw.edu
DePauw awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 256 | English composition, economics, sociology, political science, Spanish language, English, history, French language, ... |
| Media | 57 | communication studies |
| Science | 55 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Music | 21 | music performance, music, conducting, music management |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 12 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for DePauw in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 516 | 42 |
In 2005, DePauw had a total enrollment of 2,397 students (2,369 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 48% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 48% |
| Illinois | 17% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
DePauw offers campus housing for 1,350 of its 2,369 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greencastle, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,440 | 2,310 | 67% | 586 | 25% |
| Men | 1,488 | 949 | 64% | 249 | 26% |
| Women | 1,952 | 1,361 | 70% | 337 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
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 | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 658-4006
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,100 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
DePauw participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 658-4030
DePauw has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 58 | $79,838 | 24 | $78,449 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $64,078 | 20 | $64,504 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $53,193 | 40 | $52,760 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $46,400 | 5 | $48,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 124 | $66,940 | 89 | $62,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DePauw Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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