Reach out to DePaul University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.
Students who apply to DePaul for the fall semester should hear back from DePaul by March 15.
Here is an overiew of some of DePaul's admissions stats.
DePaul 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.8 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 30% |
Mean SAT Score | 1189 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 39% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for DePaul University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
DePaul does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. DePaul will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.
DePaul accepts roughly 78% of early action applicants and 69% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, DePaul admitted 11,573 of the 14,931 who applied early action.
➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
DePaul has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.
What does DePaul consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Make sure to check with DePaul for more information on admission factors.
To apply to DePaul, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with DePaul's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | Audition/interviews required for School of Music and Theatre School applicants. Animation majors must submit portfolio and creative statement. | ||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to DePaul have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
Out of all students that were admitted, 30% submitted a class rank. At DePaul 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 60% were in the top 25% and 89% were in the top 50%.
At DePaul University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 37.46% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 22.12% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 17.12% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 10.49% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 6.49% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 5.21% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 1.07% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to DePaul directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
DePaul looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
DePaul is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 39% of DePaul's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application.
To be competitive with other DePaul applicants, you should strive to score between 1090 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At DePaul 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1090, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a DePaul student is 1189.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of DePaul students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of DePaul students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.
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For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to DePaul. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in DePaul during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to DePaul?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to DePaul.
Does DePaul accept transfer credits?
✅ DePaul accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. DePaul accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit
Does DePaul accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ DePaul accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to DePaul?
❌ No, DePaul is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is DePaul's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for DePaul is 69%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at DePaul?
❌ DePaul does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at DePaul?
✅ The early action acceptance rate at DePaul was 78% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into DePaul? DePaul is a somewhat selective institution. The DePaul acceptance rate is 69%. This means that the institution accepts 69 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to DePaul is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to DePaul is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
Composite SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1290 and Above
1090 to 1290
1090 and Less
The median SAT score for DePaul students is 1189. Applicants with SAT scores of 1290 and above have a good chance of being admitted to DePaul, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1290 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at DePaul.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At DePaul, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.8. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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