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Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated on October 28, 2019DePauw University is a private liberal arts college with an acceptance rate of 63%. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis, DePauw's campus features a 520-acre nature park. DePauw boasts of a 9-to-1 student/faculty ratio, a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and five honors programs that focus on different areas of knowledge: the Honors Scholars, Management Fellows, Media Fellows, Environmental Fellows, and Science Research Fellows. The Green Center for Performing Arts is a state of the art facility that includes the Kresge Auditorium, the Moore Theatre, and the Thompson Recital Hall. DePauw has a 4-week winter term for study abroad and independent work. In athletics, DePauw is a member of the NCAA's Division III North Coast Athletic Conference.
Considering applying to DePauw University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.
During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, DePauw University had an acceptance rate of 63%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 63 students were admitted, making DePauw's admissions process competitive.
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The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to DePauw University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.
DePauw University, which accepts fewer than two-thirds of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool. However, DePauw also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on much more than numbers. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. While not required, DePauw strongly recommends interviews for interested applicants. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of DePauw's average range. Note that students interested in the School of Music will also need to audition.
DePauw offers both an Early Action and an Early Decision application program. Applying through one of these options can improve your chances of admission, for they help demonstrate your interest in DePauw.
In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students accepted students. Most had SAT scores of 1050 or higher (ERW+M), an ACT composite of 21 or higher, and a high school average of a "B+" or better. Your chances improve if your grades and test scores are above these lower ranges. You can see that many admitted students had grades in the "A" range.
