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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into DePauw University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

57
%
Acceptance rate
3.79
Average High School GPA
1245
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into DePauw University?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, DePauw accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 6,683 people applied and 3,822 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2107 / 3381 (62%)
Men
1715 / 3302 (52%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at DePauw University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at DePauw University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into DePauw University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things DePauw considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into DePauw University?

3.79
Average High School GPA
1245
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended DePauw University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.79. 44% of freshmen who attended DePauw were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 78% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
42%
3.75-3.99
28%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

52%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
635
75th Percentile
695
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
Verbal Mean
610
75th Percentile
675
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1130
Composite Mean
1245
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to DePauw University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
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