Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$68.8k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$44,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,460
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,468
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,468
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$62,928
Net price (after aid)$29,141
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,758
$30k – $48k$24,181
$48k – $75k$26,576
$75k – $110k$30,294
$110k+$35,894
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$68,751
Median debt at graduation$23,168
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
70%
Freshman Retention
87%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
70% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
87% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$44.5k
Net price
$29.1k
Pell
31%
Median debt
$23.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$68.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
74%
SAT range
1130 - 1340
ACT range
26 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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About DePaul University
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- Where is DePaul University located?
- DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is DePaul University?
- DePaul University is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at DePaul University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at DePaul University is approximately 74%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at DePaul University?
- DePaul University's published in-state tuition is approximately $44,460 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend DePaul University?
- DePaul University reports total enrollment of approximately 21,257 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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