Acceptance Rate History
DePauw University Acceptance Rate (2013–2025)
IN · Current rate: 56.0%
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What is DePauw University's acceptance rate in 2025?
DePauw University's acceptance rate in 2025 is 56.0%, down from 57.2% in 2024.
Common Data Set 2025-2026
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56.0% | 6,766 | 3,790 |
| 2024 | 57.2% | 6,683 | 3,822 |
| 2023 | 54.1% | 7,197 | 3,891 |
| 2022 | 65.8% | 5,708 | 3,756 |
| 2021 | 64.7% | 5,695 | 3,683 |
| 2020 | 68.5% | 5,481 | 3,754 |
| 2019 | 64.4% | 4,935 | 3,176 |
| 2018 | 62.6% | 5,476 | 3,428 |
| 2017 | 67.3% | 5,173 | 3,479 |
| 2016 | 65.3% | 4,848 | 3,167 |
| 2015 | 64.8% | 5,182 | 3,356 |
| 2014 | 56.6% | 5,304 | 3,002 |
| 2013 | 61.2% | 5,086 | 3,113 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Cost
The same school, two different prices
Family income under $30k: $11,820/yr · Family income over $110k: $31,225/yr (AY 2023–24)
Average paid by students receiving federal aid, by family income (College Scorecard). International students are not eligible for U.S. federal aid, so they are not in this cohort and typically pay closer to the sticker price.
High-income families typically pay closer to sticker.
Aid for international students
DePauw University awarded institutional aid to 385 international undergraduates, averaging $41,241 (2025-2026 Common Data Set).
These figures describe only the international students who actually received aid — not what a typical international admit can expect. International students outside this group pay the full sticker price.
Source: official Common Data Set filing
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1200–1410
College Scorecard 2024
Admitted students at DePauw University scored between 1200 and 1410 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
What this school weighs — DePauw University
Course rigor and GPA are not in this table. Nearly every school rates both at the top, so they tell you nothing about this one. These six are where schools differ.
| Class rank | Important |
|---|---|
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application essay | Important |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Character / personal qualities | Considered |
How to read these numbers
- The 2025 rate covers DePauw University's whole applicant pool — early and regular applications counted together in one figure. It is not the rate of any single round.
- 1200–1410 is the middle half of admitted scores, not a cutoff: a quarter of admitted students scored below 1200, and a quarter scored above 1410.
- The table above holds 13 reported years, 2013 through 2025. Across them DePauw University's rate ranged from 54.1% to 68.5%, so any single year is one point inside that range.
Each figure above describes a class a school already admitted in a completed cycle. It is a record of who was admitted, not a measurement of any one application.
Source: College Scorecard · IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · U.S. Dept. of Education
Where do you stand?
School
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SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1200–1410.
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Trend Analysis
DePauw University's acceptance rate has decreased from 61.2% in 2013 to 56.0% in 2025, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2023.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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