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General Contact
- School Code: 179200
- Phone: (630) 528-3330
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
64.36%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$30,087Average 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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History Degree
The history program at DePauw University prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer history degrees.
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DePauw University (DePauw)
2549 Highway Ave, Highland, IN
DePauw University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greencastle, IN, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. DePauw University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,400.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs DePauw offers:
- Communications And Journalism
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to DePauw University. A score in a range of 1640 to 1990 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 58% of applicants are accepted to DePauw University, of which 20 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at depauw.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $41,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The DePauw "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DePauw University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the History program at DePauw University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.07
- Average Annual Salary: $64620
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants DePauw accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, DePauw University may offer services to students including:- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
DePauw University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball