Liberal arts college
#4 Best colleges in IndianaDePauw University
Greencastle, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,264 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#60 of 950
- Best small colleges in America#63 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#135 of 1,563
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#63 of 690
- Best colleges for education in America#123 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#117 of 1,238
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- Best colleges in America#212 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#167 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#183 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#170 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#163 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#168 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#163 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#173 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#171 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#167 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#162 of 1,063
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#283 of 1,829
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#110 of 704
- Best colleges for computer science in America#119 of 750
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#73 of 430
- Best colleges for engineering in America#129 of 749
- Best colleges for economics in America#166 of 788
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#153 of 682
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
In Indiana
- Best small colleges in Indiana#1 of 20
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Indiana#2 of 39
- Best colleges for psychology in Indiana#3 of 42
- Best colleges for business in Indiana#3 of 41
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Indiana#2 of 27
- Best test-optional colleges in Indiana#3 of 40
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- Best colleges for education in Indiana#3 of 39
- Best colleges for English in Indiana#3 of 37
- Best colleges for art and design in Indiana#3 of 36
- Best colleges for history in Indiana#3 of 35
- Best colleges in Indiana#4 of 45
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Indiana#2 of 21
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Indiana#3 of 31
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Indiana#4 of 40
- Best colleges for music in Indiana#3 of 29
- Best colleges for computer science in Indiana#3 of 28
- Best colleges for mathematics in Indiana#4 of 36
- Best colleges for chemistry in Indiana#4 of 34
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Indiana#3 of 21
- Most selective colleges in Indiana#3 of 21
- Best colleges for engineering in Indiana#4 of 28
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana#7 of 45
- Best colleges for economics in Indiana#4 of 25
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Indiana#2 of 10
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Indiana#4 of 19
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Indiana#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,340 · ACT 30
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$24,399
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $74,320 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,819 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 50% · Women 50% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| Total students | 1,819 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,264 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $74,320 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 82% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 80% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 82% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $70,527 |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $843 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1340 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–690 |
| SAT math | 600–720 |
| ACT composite | 28–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 40% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Economics | |
| Political science | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Communication studies | |
| Biology | |
| Romance languages | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Area studies, Arts management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Cognitive Science, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Education (general), Engineering (general), English, Ethnic and gender studies, Film and video, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, German, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Management science, Mathematics, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Public health, Religious studies, Secondary education, Sociology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Communication | |
| Biology | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,330 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 8%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 85%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $417,308IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 71% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 31 miles away |
| Town population | 9,864Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | IndianapolisAbout 39 miles away |
| Typical weather | 26°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Greencastle 1 W, IN |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 2.09 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is DePauw University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 12% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does DePauw University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,264 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into DePauw University?
- DePauw University admitted 57% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do DePauw University’s graduates do?
- 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $70,527; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 150400
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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