DePaul University Illinois

Research-active university in Chicago with strong business focus and accessible admissions serving over 21,000 students.

College statistics

Address:
1 E Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL
60604
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.depaul.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$44,601
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,601
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$63,696
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$63,696
Room and Board:
$19,095
Total Student Enrollment:
21,348
Acceptance Rate:
73.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
680
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
660
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
31
Endowment (End of Year):
$1,025,211,000
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

DePaul University is a private research institution located in Chicago, Illinois, classified as a high-research-activity doctoral university with a particular focus on professional and applied fields. The university enrolls over 21,000 students across multiple campuses in an urban setting, with business, management, and marketing as its primary undergraduate concentration.

Annual tuition is $44,601, with a total cost of attendance of $63,696 including room and board. The university maintains an acceptance rate of 73.5 percent, indicating accessible but selective admissions. Among admitted students, the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 680 and the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 31.

DePaul suits students seeking a research-engaged education in professional fields within an urban environment. The school's curriculum emphasizes applied learning and real-world connections typical of mission-driven universities. For more information about academic programs, financial aid, and student life, visit depaul.edu.