Applying to DePauw

Acceptance RateSAT Median
54.06% 1,280
DePauw University's acceptance rate is 54.06% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,197 students applied and 3,891 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
DePauw's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,280 and the ACT score is 29 at DePauw. DePauw's SAT score is 4th highest among 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to DePauw, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of DePauw University is 54.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.85%. 3,721 men and 3,476 women applied to DePauw and 1,787 men and 2,104 women students were accepted.
Among them, 272 men and 228 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DePauw.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DePauw
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,1973,7213,47600
Admitted3,8911,7872,10400
Enrolled50027222800
Acceptance Rate 54.06%48.02%60.53%--
Yield 12.85%15.22%10.84%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
DePauw University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 259 students (52% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 29 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DePauw.
The median SAT score is 1,280 with 630 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 750 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 26 at DePauw. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at DePauw University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at DePauw
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total114012801430
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570630680
SAT Math570650750
ACT Composite262931
ACT Math262829
ACT English242833
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
DePauw University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DePauw. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply DePauw University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
DePauw Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to DePauw.
Admission Information for Applying to DePauw
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.depauw.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.depauw.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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