C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

DePaul University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60604

🌐 https://www.depaul.edu/

Outcomes

B+

81/100

Affordability

20/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

B+

75/100

Prestige

C+

54/100

Quick Stats

21,348

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

74%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The DePaul University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $323,914
Avg rent near campus: $2,403/mo — vs ~$1,299/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where DePaul University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other

of 7 schools

#10

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

of 100 schools

#12

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

of 24 schools

#17

Human Computer Interaction

of 23 schools

#21

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

of 68 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$43,379	$43,379
Room	$11,691
Board	$6,777
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$66,798	$66,798

Financial Aid

99%

Receive Any Aid

31%

Receive Pell Grants

50%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 464 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 304 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 264 grads/yr Finance, General 246 grads/yr Accounting 239 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 208 grads/yr Psychology, General 199 grads/yr Law 174 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 155 grads/yr Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 148 grads/yr Management Science 146 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 139 grads/yr Human Computer Interaction 120 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 112 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 106 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 102 grads/yr Business Analytics 100 grads/yr Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 93 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 91 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 91 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from DePaul University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

21,348

Total Students

55%

Women

90%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic 20%

Black 9%

Asian 11%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%

Hybrid (Some Online) 45%

Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%

25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at DePaul University?

DePaul University has an acceptance rate of 74%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend DePaul University?

Tuition at DePaul University is $43,379 for in-state students and $43,379 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at DePaul University?

The graduation rate at DePaul University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is DePaul University a good school?

DePaul University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend DePaul University?

DePaul University has a total enrollment of 21,348 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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