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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$54,695

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

70%

Annual Tuition

$44,460

At a Glance

Total Students

14,283

Retention Rate

87%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$23,168

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

DePaul University is a private, non-profit institution in Chicago with an acceptance rate of 73.5%. The university has a student population of 14,283. The retention rate is 86.7%, and the graduation rate is 69.7%. The in-state tuition is $44,460.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $47,990, increasing to $54,695 after five years and $68,751 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,168. A total of 47.2% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$55k

5 YEARS

$69k

10 YEARS

Top 22% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, DePaul University alumni earn $47,990. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $54,695, and after ten years, earnings reach $68,751. The median debt for graduates is $23,168. Nearly half of the students, 47.2%, receive financial aid.

DePaul University has a student body of 14,283 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 73.5% and a graduation rate of 69.7%. The retention rate is 86.7%. The in-state tuition cost is $44,460.

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Campus Location

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL 60604

DePaul University is located in Chicago, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DePaul University has an acceptance rate of 73.5%.