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DePaul University Teaching Programs

DePaul University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

DePaul University Rankings

DePaul University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#22 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#165 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is DePaul University?

Get in touch with DePaul University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone:	3123628000
Website:	www.depaul.edu/
Admissions:	www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/types-of-admission/Pages/default.aspx
Financial Aid:	www.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid/Pages/default.aspx

How Do I Get Into DePaul University?

You can apply to DePaul University online at: https://www.depaul.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx

DePaul University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for DePaul University

This is what DePaul University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into DePaul University?

DePaul University admits 76%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

31% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at DePaul University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 560 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1140 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at DePaul University ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at DePaul University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	12,658	9,290	73%
Women	18,608	14,439	78%

Can I Afford DePaul University?

The average net price after aid at DePaul University is $29,141. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$44,601
In-State Fees	$804
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,601
Out-of-State Fees	$804
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$45,405
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$45,405

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at DePaul University receive some form of financial aid (2,939 students).

Nearly 92% of students at DePaul University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,679 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,163.

Student Loan Debt

46% of DePaul University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,317 per year.

DePaul University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,679 students enrolled at DePaul University. DePaul University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 14,283 undergraduate students at DePaul University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of DePaul University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,771
Black or African American	1,114
Hispanic	3,542
White	6,355
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	642
Non-Resident	571

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at DePaul University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	1,643
California	84
Texas	74
Minnesota	62
Michigan	57

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

DePaul University Graduate Student Diversity

6,974 of DePaul University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at DePaul University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of DePaul University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	592
Black or African American	767
Hispanic	795
White	2,364
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	174
Non-Resident	1,973

Online Learning at DePaul University

DePaul University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

6,537 undergraduate students at DePaul University took at least one online class — of those, 927 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,519 students took at least one online class and 1,497 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at DePaul University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at DePaul University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	44	66	—	111
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	41	65	—	106
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	93	—	93
Special Education and Teaching	7	41	—	48
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	10	9	19
Curriculum and Instruction	—	2	6	8
Education, Other	—	5	—	5
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education	—	4	—	4
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	2	—	2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at DePaul University

DePaul University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

DePaul University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.