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DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit · 14,090 students

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$69k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
76%Acceptance Rate
68%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)67.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)55.0%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate85.5%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students30.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1262
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing30.1%
Computer Science10.9%
Social Sciences8.1%
Communications7.6%
Psychology5.9%
Health Sciences4.7%
Education2.9%
Biological Sciences2.8%
Humanities0.8%
History0.8%
Mathematics0.6%
Engineering0.0%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$14k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.0B
Total Endowment

DePaul University — Academics

DePaul University has a graduation rate of 67.8%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 85.5%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1262. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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