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DePaul University

Chicago, IL

75.9%

Acceptance Rate

$45,999

Avg Cost (In-State)

$45,999

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

68.9%

Graduation Rate

14,090

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

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Application requirements

Regular Deadline

February 1

Early Deadline

November 15 (Early Action)

Common App

Yes

Test Policy

Test Optional

Essays Required

1

Letters of Rec

1

Interview

Not required

Essays: Personal essay required through Common App, 250-650 words

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$54,695

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$68,751

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

69%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services.$66,863$93,719361
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.$41,234$71,045303
Accounting and Related Services.$69,250$93,592282
Marketing.$50,012$78,164235
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.$84,066$86,444211
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.$26,164$46,969205
Computer Programming.$72,234$101,315204
Communication and Media Studies.$34,453$56,014200

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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