DePaul University (DePaul)

55 E Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604
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Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00167100
  • President: Dennis H. Holtschneider
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 25,145
  • College Alias: DePaul
  • College Mascot: Blue Demons

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DePaul University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the largest private universities in the nation. It offers more than 275 undergraduate and graduate programs of study, many of which have earned top rankings. More than 45 specialized centers and institutes address social issues as part of an integrated academic curriculum, and the service-learning program at DePaul is one of the best.  DePaul has one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, and proactively incorporates multiple viewpoints into academic curricula and student life.

 

Alumni of DePaul University are highly acclaimed in many areas, including business, economy, law and the arts. Among notable alumni are former Kellogg Company CEO James Jenness, actors John C. Reilly and Gillian Anderson, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Perle, and more than 250 judges working in courtrooms throughout the Chicago area.

 

History 

DePaul University, founded in 1898 by the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, was named for French priest, St. Vincent de Paul. The philosophies and mission of DePaul University still reflect the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul.

 

Academics 

The academic calendar of DePaul University follows the quarter system.

 

Colleges and Schools 

DePaul University has ten schools and colleges, including: 

  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Science and Health
  • College of Commerce
  • College of Communication
  • College of Computing and Digital Media
  • College of Education
  • College of Law
  • School for New Learning
  • School of Music
  • The Theatre School

 

Student Life 

There are more than 300 student clubs and organizations on campus, including fraternities and sororities, representing a wide range of interests such as politics and activism, sports, cultures, academics, media and publications, professional associations, performance and entertainment, religions, and public service. The Office of Student Involvement provides many opportunities for engagement through campus activities, and the DePaul Activities Board organizes a full calendar of campus events. 

 

On campus housing is available, with16 residence halls and apartments offering a variety of living accommodations. Many dining options are also available.

 

Traditions 

The DePaul school colors are blue and red, and the athletic teams are named the "Blue Demons."  The school motto is: "I will show you the way of wisdom" from Proverbs, IV, 11.

 

Athletics 

The DePaul "Blue Demons" athletic teams belong to the Big East Conference and compete in many intercollegiate sports, including: 

 

Men's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field 

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

 

Satellite Campuses 

DePaul University is comprised of six campuses in locations around Chicago, as follows: 

  • Lincoln Park
  • Loop
  • Naperville
  • O'Hare
  • Oak Forest
  • Rolling Meadows

 

Community Life 

DePaul University is known for its community involvement, fostering social responsibility and public service among its students. The Office of Community-based Service Learning identifies mutually beneficial opportunities for students and community partners to work together on a variety of projects. 

 

Chicago itself is a very diverse city with more than 60 ethnic communities that each has a distinct neighborhood. This diversity is reflected in the range of ethnic restaurants and festivals throughout the city. Students at DePaul also enjoy the many museums, music events, theatre performances, arts and entertainment that the city offers.  Summer events are focused in the areas around the lakefront and in the city's many parks.

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC
  • - Army

Religious Affiliation

  • Roman Catholic

Website:

www.depaul.edu

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.

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

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
  • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • - Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Depaul University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Architecture

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Architectural History and Criticism-26--
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology-73--
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting-28269-
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Business Administration-82626-
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Business Economics-42--
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E-Commerce-54-
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Finance-27758-
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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other--2-
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Hospitality Administration and Management-1--
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Human Resources--30-
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Information Resources Management, Cio Training--19-
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Management Information Systems-142-
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Management Science-169--
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Marketing-244--
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Marketing, Other--8-
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Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management--9-
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Real Estate-177-
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Taxation--39-
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Communication Technology

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Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects-20--
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication and Media Studies, Other-1626-
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Communications-5820-
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Journalism-5044-
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Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication, Other-22744-
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Media Studies-655-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other-433-
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Computer and Information Systems Security-1156-
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Computer Graphics-79-
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Computer Programming-317-
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Computer Programming, Specific Applications-59-
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Computer Science-30854
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Computer Software and Media Applications, Other-92-
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Computer Systems Analysis--33-
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Computer Systems Networking-2238-
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Information Science Studies-28170-
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Information Technology-20--
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Education

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Art Teacher Education-311-
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education--6-
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Counseling and Guidance Services--68-
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Curriculum and Instruction--174
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Early Childhood Education-2012-
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Education Administration--297
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Elementary Education-110152-
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Mathematics Teacher Education--38-
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Music Teacher Education492-
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Physical Education-14--
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Reading Teacher Education--54-
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Science Teacher Education--8-
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Secondary Education-71133-
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education--17-
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-410-
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Teaching English As Second Language Instructor3---
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English Language and Literature

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Creative Writing--39-
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English Language and Literature-9633-
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Rhetoric and Composition-210-
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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African-American Studies-2--
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Chinese Studies-3--
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East Asian Studies-3--
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Latin American Studies-5--
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United States Studies-4--
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Womens Studies275-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Arabic Language and Literature-2--
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French Language and Literature-5--
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German Language and Literature-1--
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Italian Language and Literature-2--
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Spanish Language and Literature-11--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Adult Health Nursing--1-
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Family Practice Nurse10-3-
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other--1-
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Nurse Anesthetist--17-
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Nursing--87-
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Nursing Administration--1-
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Public Health--19-
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History

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History-6110-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Biological and Physical Sciences-1--
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--6-
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Mathematics and Computer Science-4--
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution-1--
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Legal Professions and Studies

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Health Law--2-
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International Law and Legal Studies--2-
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Law---320
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other--1-
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Tax Law, Taxation--2-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies-28517-
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Liberal Arts--3-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Applied Mathematics--10-
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Computational Mathematics--10-
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Mathematics-19--
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Statistics--13-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Science-11--
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy-2052
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Religious Studies-13--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-135-
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Physics-76-
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Psychology

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Clinical Psychology--68
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Community Psychology--32
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Counseling Psychology----
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Experimental Psychology---2
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology--1-
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Psychology-2602-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration--124-
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Public Policy-15--
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Social Work--15-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology-20--
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Applied Economics--12-
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Economics-26--
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Geography-9--
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International Relations and Affairs-4044-
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Political Science-161--
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Sociology-8136-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Acting-239-
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Art History-34--
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Arts Management-4--
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Cinematography and Film-5934-
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Directing and Theatrical Production--3-
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Drama-18--
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Jazz and Jazz Studies-55-
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Music Performance-33--
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Music Theory and Composition9335-
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Music, Other-6--
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Playwriting and Screenwriting-4--
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Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-18--
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Theatre and Theatre Arts Management--1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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