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DePauw University

PrivateGreencastle, USA₹0.6 L/yrEst. 1837Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Greencastle, USA
Accreditation Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA)
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (75+ majors, minors, and pathways majors) UG 4 years

Overview

DePauw University is a private institution in Greencastle, IN, USA, founded in 1837. DePauw University is distinctive for its innovative three-school liberal arts framework, exceptionally high study abroad participation (90%), 4-1-4 academic calendar with immersive

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA)
  • Majors Available: 75+ majors, minors, and pathways
  • Curriculum: The DePauw Curriculum features a First-Year Seminar, Exploratory Foundations (courses in Arts & Humanities, Science & Math, Social Sciences, Global Learning, Power/Privilege/Diversity), Competencies (writing, quantitative reasoning, oral communication), Extended Studies, and a major with capstone. It emphasizes broad liberal arts exposure in the first two years followed by depth in the major, integrated with Winter Term and off-campus experiences.
  • Distinctive Programs: Three-school model (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Business & Leadership, Creative School); Prindle Institute for Ethics; Institute of Music; Rector Scholar Program
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1

Campus and Location

Located in Greencastle, USA. Campus spans 695 acres (including Nature Park).

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Three-school model (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Members of Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA)

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 54%, highly competitive
  • Study abroad: 90% of students study abroad; encouraged for at least one semester, with DePauw-

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (75+ majors, minors, and pathways majors) UG USD 60,310 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (75+ majors, minors, and pathways majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

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Highest package Not disclosed
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