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Depaul University (DePaul)
- 55 E Jackson
- Chicago, IL 60604
- OPEID College Code: 00167100
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- General Phone: (312) 362-8000
- President: Dennis H. Holtschneider
- Website: www.depaul.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 23,401
- College Alias: DePaul
- College Mascot: Blue Demons

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- The Office of Mission and Values engages faculty, staff and students in ways that measurably enhance their understanding and support of DePaul's Catholic and Vincentian identity. These internal constituencies, in turn, provide the leadership that will enable DePaul to increase its strategic capacities by maximizing our strengthes as the leading urban, Catholic and Vincentian University in the United States.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DePaul Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,203 | 6,211 | 10,414 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,914 (69%) | 4,394 (71%) | 7,308 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,106 (38%) | 1,431 (33%) | 2,537 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 579 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,264 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 26% | 34% | 64% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,974 | $4,386 | $4,492 | $10,075 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 95 | 95 | 113 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,216 | 4,949 | 4,218 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,394 | $22,869 | $21,404 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,394 | $22,869 | $21,404 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,965 | $9,987 | $9,656 |
| Other Expenses | $2,359 | $2,359 | $2,235 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,965 | $9,987 | $9,656 |
| Other Expenses | $2,359 | $2,359 | $2,235 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,859 | $2,359 | $3,735 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,618 | $36,115 | $34,195 |
| Out of State | $37,618 | $36,115 | $34,195 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,618 | $36,115 | $34,195 |
| Out of State | $37,618 | $36,115 | $34,195 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $29,153 | $27,580 | $26,039 |
| Out of State | $29,153 | $27,580 | $26,039 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $33,387 | $33,387 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,401 Undergraduate: 15,024 Graduate: 7,387 Professional: 990
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,774 Female: 12,627
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,684 Female: 8,340
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,605 Female: 3,782
- Professional Gender Male: 485 Female: 505
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 17,032 Part-Time: 6,369
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,045 Part-Time: 2,979
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,186 Part-Time: 3,201
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 801 Part-Time: 189
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 904 | 4% |
| American Indian | 71 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,973 | 8% |
| Asian | 1,813 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2,302 | 10% |
| White | 13,462 | 58% |
| Unknown | 2,876 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 106 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,525 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,830 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,385 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,410 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,149 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,240 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,226 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 474 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 37 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,351 | 2,242 | 1,109 |
| Faculty Status | 1,794 | 870 | 924 |
| Tenured Faculty | 462 | 462 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 321 | - | 321 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,794 | 870 | 924 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 414 | 412 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 565 | 487 | 78 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 578 | 473 | 105 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 427 | 337 | 90 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 92 | 78 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,793 (825) | $83,488 (480) | $72,260 (345) |
| Professor | $111,115 (178) | $115,625 (112) | $103,462 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $81,341 (284) | $84,693 (178) | $75,712 (106) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,920 (270) | $64,969 (139) | $58,685 (131) |
| Instructor | $58,132 (93) | $59,181 (51) | $56,858 (42) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,930 (45) | $106,115 (16) | $88,760 (29) |
| Professor | $141,342 (10) | $162,567 (5) | $120,118 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $90,838 (20) | $87,646 (8) | $92,965 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,947 (12) | $66,920 (2) | $74,152 (10) |
| Instructor | $55,445 (3) | $50,000 (1) | $58,168 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,735 (870) | $83,596 (496) | $72,288 (374) |
| Professor | $111,356 (188) | $116,368 (117) | $103,097 (71) |
| Associate Professor | $80,879 (304) | $84,135 (186) | $75,748 (118) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,825 (282) | $64,824 (141) | $58,826 (141) |
| Instructor | $57,733 (96) | $58,830 (52) | $56,437 (44) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,497,520 | $1,362,943 | $2,134,577 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 39% | 61% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 287 | 144 | 143 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 228 | 108 | 120 |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 63 | 36 | 27 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| Cross Country | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $170,560 | $124,197 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $56,686 | $36,040 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 24 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 48% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 15 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 14 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 5 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 26 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 26 |
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