- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–670 reading and writing, 560–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $32,129 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what DePaul University reported: an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. DePaul University reviews each application.
DePaul University GPA requirements
DePaul University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and DePaul University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
DePaul University acceptance rate
DePaul University admitted 23,729 of 31,266 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
DePaul University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Chicago, Illinois, with 14,188 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered DePaul University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 29 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1262 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What DePaul University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
DePaul University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $32,129 a year at DePaul University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into DePaul University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. DePaul University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to DePaul University?
Check DePaul University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. DePaul University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 31% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at DePaul University?
A lot: DePaul University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are DePaul University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of DePaul University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–670 in reading and writing and 560–660 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does DePaul University look for?
DePaul University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into DePaul University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. DePaul University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does DePaul University accept?
DePaul University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,729 of 31,266 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the average net price at DePaul University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $32,129 a year at DePaul University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at DePaul University?
Yes. DePaul University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at DePaul University if a parent went there?
Yes. DePaul University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check DePaul University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: DePaul UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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