DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana · Private
DePauw University admitted 56% of 6,773 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1170–1390 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at DePauw University
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Application deadlines
DePauw University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- December 15, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. DePauw University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check DePauw University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
DePauw University offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
DePauw University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How DePauw University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
- Volunteering
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.90 GPA. 35% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,320 a year. After grants, students paid $30,507 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is DePauw University’s acceptance rate?
DePauw University admitted 56% of applicants: 3,794 of 6,773 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is DePauw University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due December 15, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for DePauw University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1170 to 1390, with a median around 1290. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is DePauw University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does DePauw University require?
Besides the application and transcript, DePauw University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does DePauw University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, DePauw University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, 50 words or less). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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