DePaul University

DePaul University is a private Catholic research institution in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898 and named after Saint Vincent de Paul, it has stood as North America's largest Catholic university since 1998, prioritizing first-generation and disadvantaged students. Catering to over 22,000 students across its Lincoln Park and Loop campuses, DePaul offers a diverse academic landscape spanning liberal arts, sciences, education, law, communication, and business. Renowned for its commitment to accessibility, the university welcomes a melting pot of students from various religious, ethnic, and geographical backgrounds.

In academia, DePaul holds an esteemed position as an R2 classified institution, signifying its high research activity. Despite its academic rigor, DePaul maintains an accommodating admission process, requiring a minimum GPA of 2.5 for both undergraduate and graduate applicants to ensure accessibility for a diverse pool of aspiring scholars.

Complementing its academic foundation, DePaul University's athletic program—represented by the Blue Demons—competes in the Big East Conference, boasting notable achievements including multiple NCAA tournament appearances in men's basketball and softball.

DePaul University is the largest catholic university in the US, with 21,210 students enrolled. It carries a strong reputation among universities in the US. US News ranks it #63 among best value schools and #169 overall in the US.

Its Chicago location opens the doors for Indian students to obtain internships and job opportunities at Fortune 500 companies, and the STEM OPT to stay and work in the US for up to 3 years after graduation. 92% of DePaul Chicago graduates are either employed, continuing their studies, or pursuing other goals, within 6 months of graduating.

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The average class size at DePaul University is 24, and 99% of its classes have under 50 students. It also maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of just 17:1.

DePaul Uni shows a strong commitment towards making quality education accessible to all, with USD 300 million in scholarships granted to students. Eligible students can get scholarships worth up to USD 32,000 (INR 30.22 Lakhs) per year.

As for admission chances, the university is moderately competitive to get into for Indian students. The DePaul University Acceptance Rate is 75%.

DePaul University Key Facts

The university is classified as an R2 research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Some other interesting facts are mentioned below:

History

DePaul Uni was started as St. Vincent's College in the late 19th century by the Vincentians. By 1911, the university started admitting women candidates and was one of the first catholic institutions to offer co-education.

In 1912, the first female graduates received their DePaul University degrees. In 1926, the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities accredited DePaul University. Today, the institute enrolls more than 21,000 students from 49 US States and 136 countries.

Check out the videos below to know more about student life at DePaul University:

DePaul University offers various scholarships for its international students. International students who apply to DePaul-sponsored study abroad programs are automatically considered for scholarship funding. Moreover, DePaul University scholarships are based on a combination of financial need and academic record (GPA).

How to get a scholarship at DePaul University?

There is no specific scholarship application required for Global DePaul Scholarship. The students are automatically considered for this scholarship.

DePaul University offers more than 128 undergraduate and 145 graduate programs. Study areas at DePaul Uni include Animation, Accounting, Psychology, Art and Media Design, Artificial Intelligence, Biologival Sciences, Business Administration, etc.

DePaul University Popular Courses

Some of the popular DePaul University courses among Indian students are MSc in Computer Science, MS in Predictive Analysis, MSc in Business Analytics, etc. These PG courses of DePaul may range between 18-24 months.

DePaul University Online Courses

Online courses are offered by DePaul Uni at both UG and PG levels. Over 40 online courses are offered and the study areas of these courses are MS in Mathematics, MS in Statistics, BA Communication and Media, BS in Computer Science, MS Cybersecurity, etc.

DePaul University is one of oldest universities in US and has rich alumni network. DePaul University has 210,000+ alumni from worldwide who are making the university proud of them. Few famous personalities that are part of the university alumni network are James Pankow, Ramsey Lewis, w. Earl Brown, etc. Furthermore, some of DePaul University's notable alumni are mentioned below:

Name of Personality	Profession	Picture
Gillian Anderson	American Actress and Writer
Elizabeth Perkins	American Actress
Walter Parazaider	American Musician
Michael Rooker	American Actor
Judy Greer	American Actress
Monique Coleman	American Actress and Dancer
Joe Keery	American Actor and Musician
Pete Wentz	American Musician and Bassist
Wilson Chandler	American Former Basketball Player
John C. Reilly	American Actor
Quentin Richardson	American Former Basketball Player
George Mikan	American Basketball Player

DePaul University graduates were in very high demand by some of the top companies in the US, including JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and AbbVie, among others, according to the latest Graduate Outcomes Data curated from the official DePaul University Website. The DePaul University Placement rate is 92%.

DePaul University Job Outcomes

Given below is a lowdown of the key placement stats associated with DePaul University:

DePaul University Employment Breakdown

The table below gives a breakdown of how graduates performed as part of the latest DePaul University Placements:

DePaul University Recruiter Profile

The table below gives a profile of the companies known to have recruited the services of DePaul University graduates:

DePaul University Internships

According to the latest DePaul University Graduate Outcomes Survey, around 35% of students pursued an internship during their time at the university, while over 17,000+ internship opportunities were posted on the DePaul University Handshake portal.

DePaul University Top Employers

The DePaul University graduates were the recipients of job offers from some of the best companies in the US and globally:

Source: DePaul University Official Website and LinkedIn

Conversion rate: 1 USD = INR 88.17

DePaul University Cost for International students varies depending on type of course and levels of study. Average DePaul University tuition UG courses range between USD 43,506 - USD 48,936 (INR 38.35 L-INR 43.14 L) per year. For international graduate students, the DePaul University tuition fees range between USD 38,013-USD 55,328 (INR 33.5 L-INR 48.78 L) per year.

DePaul University Cost of Living

The DePaul University Cost of Attendance varies according to the standard of living a student opts for. According to the official DePaul University website, the average annual cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate students is as follows:

• Upcoming Early Action deadline for UG courses at DePaul University is Nov 1, 2026

For DePaul University admissions, Indian students can apply via the direct application. For PG courses, there is an application fee of USD 75 (Around INR 6,800)

DePaul University Application Deadlines

The application deadlines at DePaul Uni vary as per the courses. The UG deadlines are given below:

DePaul University Eligibility for Indian Students

The students have to submit some of the documents for admissiomn to DePaul Uni and these are:

• Academic transcripts
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
• Standardized test scores
• Other program relevant documents

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

For admission to the UG courses of DePaul University, students must have completed the secondary school education. Also, students have to submit an English language proficiency score.

Postgraduate Admission Requirements

An UG degree is required for Master's courses at DePaul University. Standardized test scores may also be required.

DePaul University ranks #344 in the US in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. At the global level, DePaul University World Ranking is #1046 for the year 2026, as given by Shiksha. It sits just outside the top 100 universities in the US for its Business and Law programs. Given below is how the university ranks in the US for some of its popular programs:

By Other Ranking Bodies

US News ranks DePaul Chicago #169 among National Universities in the US in 2026. Mentioned below is how DePaul University's country-level rankings have changed in recent years, according to US News.

There are two campuses of DePaul University: Loop and Lincoln Park. To enjoy the DePaul University campus life, students can check out the 350+ student organizations. Also, this university sponsires 15 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

Where is DePaul?

DePaul Uni is located in Chicago. The Loop Campus of DePaul University is located in the Central Business District of Chicago. Lincoln Park campus is nestled in the neighbourhood of Chicago.