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DePauw, founded in 1837, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 175-acre campus is located in a residential area of Greencastle, 40 miles west of Indianapolis. Its oldest building is listed in the National Register of Historical Monuments.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,850
Undergraduates
922
Men - 49.8%
922
Women - 49.8%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
56% of 6,772 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.9
SAT Math
635 average
570-690 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
610 average
590-700 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
26-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$80,120
Tuition and Fees
$63,880
Room and Board
$16,240
Average Percent of Need Met
89%
Average Freshman Award
$53,825
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$25,565
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
161
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
57%
20-29
26%
30-39
2%
40-49
0%
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Greencastle Population
10,338
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Indianapolis
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
97% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Tiger
Sororities
65% of women participate
Fraternities
75% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
3.1%
Black/African-American
8.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.8%
White
72%
Unknown
1.4%
International Students
21.0%
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
68.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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