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DePaul University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

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DePaul University currently offers Campus Tour. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to DePaul University?

The nearest major airport is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 16 miles away.

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DePaul University Campus Tours & Visits — Chicago, IL

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

DePaul University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1254, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,751 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,141.

Established

1898

Motto

Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi

Mascot

D.I.B.S. (Demon In a Blue Suit)

Type

Private research university

Division

Division I

74%

Acceptance

1254

SAT Avg

14,283

Undergrads

17:1

Student : Faculty

70%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$68,751

Earnings 10yr

$29,141

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#165

Forbes

2025

#244

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#240

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Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•The church would be dedicated by the Archbishop of Chicago Patrick Feehan in 1897.
•A 1911 photograph of DePaul University in the Chicago Daily News Originally named St.
•Vincent's College, DePaul University was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission priests and brothers, known as the Vincentians.
•Followers of 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul, they founded the university to serve children of Catholic immigrants.
•Student enrollment grew from 70 in 1898 to 200 in 1903 in what is now the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1254

Reading & Writing

570680

Math

560660

ACT Score Range

Composite

2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,460

Room & Board$18,468

Books & Supplies$1,104

Total Cost of Attendance$59,467

Average Net Price$29,141

Median Debt at Graduation$23,168

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,758

$30–48K$24,181

$48–75K$26,576

$75–110K$30,294

$110K+$35,894

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,383

Programs (195)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.0%

Freshman Retention86.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,695

10 Years$68,751

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

87%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

14,283

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Black 8%

Hispanic 24%

Asian 12%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

109

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

28

Burglary

6

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

9

Motor Vehicle Theft

11

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

29

Drug Arrests

21

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

0 mi(0 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

81 mi(140 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

165 mi(286 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare16 mi

MKEMilwaukee75 mi

INDIndianapolis165 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL0 mi

~0 min drive

Milwaukee, WI81 mi

~2h 20m drive

Indianapolis, IN165 mi

~4h 46m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Incident Breakdown (2024)

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