DePauw University Acceptance Rate (57%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What percent of applicants does DePauw University accept?

DePauw University's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,822 of 6,683 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 600–720 math

ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite

Average net price: $30,507 a year (2022–23)

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DePauw University GPA requirements

DePauw 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 DePauw University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

DePauw University acceptance rate

DePauw University admitted 3,822 of 6,683 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

DePauw University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Greencastle, Indiana, with 1,917 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered DePauw 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	600	650	690
SAT Math	600	665	720
ACT Composite	28	31	32
ACT English	28	32	34
ACT Math	25	29	30

39% submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores, as DePauw University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1340 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What DePauw 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
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	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
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with DePauw University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

DePauw 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,507 a year at DePauw 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 DePauw University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. DePauw University admitted 57% 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.

What SAT and ACT scores do DePauw University students have?

The middle 50% of DePauw University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 600–720 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What percent of applicants does DePauw University accept?

DePauw University's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,822 of 6,683 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into DePauw University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. DePauw University admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does DePauw University look for?

DePauw 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.

Does DePauw University require the SAT or ACT?

No. DePauw University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into DePauw University?

A lot: DePauw University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does it matter at DePauw University if a parent went there?

Yes. DePauw 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.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at DePauw University?

Yes. DePauw 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.

How much does DePauw University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,507 a year at DePauw University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check DePauw University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: DePauw 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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