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Private nonprofit

DePaul University

Chicago, IL
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DePaul University

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DePaul University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Chicago, IL, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1898[1]. It has about 14,090 undergraduates[7].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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128years of history[1]
  1. 1898Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePrivate nonprofit
SettingCity
Undergraduates14,090[7]
From abroad4.0%[7]

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Academics

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Costs

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Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot stated on the school’s page[2]
ScholarshipsOpen to international students[2]
Applying for aidCan also apply after admission[2]

As described by the school.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus$19,095[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$19,095[7]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$63,052[7]
Tuition$45,999[7]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 80[3]or IELTS 6.5
SAT optional[4]send it if it helps
November 15[5]Early Action deadline

For applicants from outside the U.S. English proficiency is still required unless waived (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT, ACT or PTE).

The page says: “not required for admission”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
  1. Early ActionNovember 15[5]Decision By December 15
  2. Regular NotificationFebruary 1[5]Decision By March 15After February 1, space available
  3. School of MusicDecember 1[5]Decision By April 1
  4. The Theatre SchoolJanuary 15[5]Decision By April 1

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
Common Application[6]
Secondary school transcripts and/or exams, as required for your home country[6]
English translations of documents not in English[6]
English proficiency score, unless waived[6]
Final transcripts or proof of completion (e.g. A-Levels, WAEC, CBSE) before enrolling[6]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5[3]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
80[3]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
4[3]out of 6
IELTS
6.5[3]out of 9
Duolingo
115[3]out of 160
PTE Academic
53[3]out of 90

Stated as a minimum[3]

Accepts TOEFL iBT, TOEFL paper-delivered, IELTS Academic, Duolingo and PTE Academic.

Waiver or exemption: Waived for IB English 5+, AP English Language 4, or full secondary education in designated English-speaking countries.

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1140 to 1330[7]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
25 to 31[7]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

76%[7]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Chicago

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Clubs, sports and activities

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