Acceptance
76%
Avg SAT
1262
Tuition
$45,999
Grad Rate (4yr)
55%
Retention
86%
Earnings
$68,751
AI Overview
DePaul offers a distinctly urban education in the heart of Chicago, with strong programs in environmental conservation and architectural studies that leverage the city as a living laboratory. The campus culture balances professional preparation with Vincentian values of service—students here tend to be career-focused yet community-minded. You'll thrive if you want accessible professors (classes average under 25 students) and real-world experience through the nation's largest internship program, with 3,000+ partnerships across Chicago's vibrant industries.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$45,999
Room & Board
$19,095
Average Net Price
$30,902
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
32%
Take Federal Loans
46%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,168
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$68,751Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,168Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management
52 graduates
$113,645
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Programming
129 graduates
$101,315
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
28 graduates
$100,185
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Software and Media Applications
35 graduates
$96,616
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
46 graduates
$94,197
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
240 graduates
$93,719
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
155 graduates
$93,592
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Managerial Economics
22 graduates
$93,563
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
19 graduates
$91,007
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
21 graduates
$89,908
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
113+ programsAnd 101 more programs available
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