Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001671
- Phone: (630) 528-3330
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
34FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,363Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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DePaul University (Danville)
2500 Georgetown Rd, Danville, IL
DePaul University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the largest private universities in the nation. It offers more than 275 undergraduate and graduate programs of study, many of which have earned top rankings. More than 45 specialized centers and institutes address social issues as part of an integrated academic curriculum, and the service-learning program at DePaul is one of the best. DePaul has one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, and proactively incorporates multiple viewpoints into academic curricula and student life.
Alumni of DePaul University are highly acclaimed in many areas, including business, economy, law and the arts. Among notable alumni are former Kellogg Company CEO James Jenness, actors John C. Reilly and Gillian Anderson, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Perle, and more than 250 judges working in courtrooms throughout the Chicago area.
History
DePaul University, founded in 1898 by the Vincentian Congregation of the Mission, was named for French priest, St. Vincent de Paul. The philosophies and mission of DePaul University still reflect the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul.
Academics
The academic calendar of DePaul University follows the quarter system.
Colleges and Schools
DePaul University has ten schools and colleges, including:
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Health
- College of Commerce
- College of Communication
- College of Computing and Digital Media
- College of Education
- College of Law
- School for New Learning
- School of Music
- The Theatre School
Student Life
There are more than 300 student clubs and organizations on campus, including fraternities and sororities, representing a wide range of interests such as politics and activism, sports, cultures, academics, media and publications, professional associations, performance and entertainment, religions, and public service. The Office of Student Involvement provides many opportunities for engagement through campus activities, and the DePaul Activities Board organizes a full calendar of campus events.
On campus housing is available, with16 residence halls and apartments offering a variety of living accommodations. Many dining options are also available.
Traditions
The DePaul school colors are blue and red, and the athletic teams are named the "Blue Demons." The school motto is: "I will show you the way of wisdom" from Proverbs, IV, 11.
Athletics
The DePaul "Blue Demons" athletic teams belong to the Big East Conference and compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
DePaul University is comprised of six campuses in locations around Chicago, as follows:
- Lincoln Park
- Loop
- Naperville
- O'Hare
- Oak Forest
- Rolling Meadows
Community Life
DePaul University is known for its community involvement, fostering social responsibility and public service among its students. The Office of Community-based Service Learning identifies mutually beneficial opportunities for students and community partners to work together on a variety of projects.
Chicago itself is a very diverse city with more than 60 ethnic communities that each has a distinct neighborhood. This diversity is reflected in the range of ethnic restaurants and festivals throughout the city. Students at DePaul also enjoy the many museums, music events, theatre performances, arts and entertainment that the city offers. Summer events are focused in the areas around the lakefront and in the city's many parks.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Danville accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at DePaul University is around 22,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 11% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $41,000-$49,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $660 to $790 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $24,112 |
Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $6,816 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, DePaul University may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
DePaul University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big East Conference)
- Track and Field (Big East Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by DePaul University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Management Science (B, M)
- Human Resources (M)
- Taxation (M)
- Information Systems (B)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (M)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B, M)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (M)
- Ecommerce (M)
- Real Estate (B, M)
- Operations Management
- Financial Planning
- International Business
Communication Technology
- Animation (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
- Information Science (B, C, M)
- Database Administration (C, M)
- Information Technology (B)
- Computer Networking (B, M)
- Computer Systems Analyst (M)
- Computer Programming (B)
- Computer Graphics
Education
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Secondary Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Science Teacher (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- ESL (C)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B, M)
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
- Statistics (M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D, M)
- Organizational Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Geography (B)
- Urban Studies (M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, C, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Art History (B)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music Management (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to DePaul University.
- Crowley's Ridge College in De Queen, AR (47 miles away)
- Union University in Greeneville, TN (59 miles away)
- Lane College in Knoxville, TN (63 miles away)
- Williams Baptist College in N Little Rock, AR (66 miles away)
- Rhodes College in Pulaski, TN (69 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001671
- Phone: (630) 528-3330
- School Homepage