Depaul University

DePaul University is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. The university was founded in 1898, is the largest Catholic university in the United States and has a long history of providing high-quality education to its students.

On June 30, 1898, the Vincentians, members of the Congregation of the Mission, established DePaul University as St. Vincent's College at the request of Archbishop Feehan. The university's first class consisted of about 70 students, no president, and just seven faculty members.

DePaul University has two campuses in Chicago, USA. The Lincoln Park campus is north of Chicago's downtown. It is the central campus and is home to five colleges and schools: the College of Education, the College of Science and Health, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Theatre School, and the School of Music.

Additionally, it has a library, Brownstone's coffee shop, student centre, community garden, and Ray Meyer Fitness Center. With its 11 immaculate housing halls, the site also provides superb lodging options. The Loop campus is situated in the heart of Chicago's most important commercial sector. It is the location of the university's five colleges and schools, including the College of Law, the College of Business, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the College of Computing and Digital Media, and the College of Communication.

DePaul offers over 300 undergraduate and graduates degree programs in various fields, including the arts and sciences, business, education, and law. The university is known for its vital business, communication, and computer science programs. It is renowned for providing a practical, hands-on education that prepares students for career success.

DePaul has a diverse student body, with students coming from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. The university is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity and is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.

A top-ranked private university, DePaul University is dedicated to giving its students a top-notch education and a variety of possibilities for personal and professional development. The university's professors are highly qualified and experienced. To provide students access to real-world experience and job prospects, the university creates and maintains connections with several organisations and businesses.

In addition to its academic programs, DePaul is also home to several extracurricular activities, including more than 200 student organisations and a variety of athletics programs. The university is a member of the Big East Conference and fields teams in many sports, including basketball, soccer, and track and field.

University Highlights 

Main Intakes

Depaul University has several admissions throughout the year, including ones in the autumn, spring, and summer. While the spring semester usually starts in January and ends in May, the fall semester typically starts in August and ends in December. The summer semester often begins in May or June and is shorter.

Scholarships

DePaul University offers a variety of scholarships to help students pay for their education. These scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students and are awarded based on various factors, including academic merit and financial need.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

• State Scholar Plus Scholarship: The State Scholar Plus award is now available to students accepted for the fall at DePaul University. The university is just as inexpensive as Illinois' top-ranked public university, with merit award packages up to $100,000 (over four years).
• RaiseMe Microscholarship Program: DePaul is delighted to have joined with RaiseMe to provide micro-scholarships that honour students' everyday accomplishments and enable them to start saving money for college as early as the ninth grade.
• Academic Scholarships and DePaul Grants: DePaul provides entering first-year students with more than $52 million in scholarships each year and more than $11 million in need-based gift aid. First-year students have just gotten financial assistance packages worth up to $38,400 yearly.
• Talent Scholarships: Talent scholarships are awarded based on the promise in the arts, music, and theatre. If students satisfy the criteria specified under each award, one may renew their talent scholarship for up to four consecutive undergraduate quarters (12 quarters total).

Transfer Student Scholarships

• DePaul Grants and Academic Scholarships: DePaul provides more than $37 million in need-based financial assistance annually and more than $5 million in scholarships to enrolled transfer students each year.
• External Scholarships: Institutions and foundations outside of DePaul provide external scholarships. Students' parents' employment, ethnic heritage groups, the Kiwanis Club, nonprofit volunteer organisations, community organisations, high schools, etc., are a few of the most significant sources of scholarship information.

Application Process

Freshman Applicants

• Official High School Transcript: For candidates still in high school, an official transcript up to their junior year must be delivered to the address shown below. Some students might need to submit their grades from their senior year.
• SATs not Required: If a student chooses to submit SAT I or ACT results, they may do so from their high school transcript or by requesting an official copy from the testing organisation. 
• A letter of recommendation is not required.

Transfer Students 

Official College Transcript(s): Students must present official transcripts for all the attempted college work (AP, IB, and CLEP credits are not considered part of the 24 credits). If not, the graduation transcript or GED score report (photocopies will not be accepted).

International Applicants

• Official Secondary and College Transcripts: Official secondary school transcript(s) and, if possible, an official transcript of the current grades and an English translation of the document(s).
• English Proficiency: Applicants should show evidence of English language competence.
• It is filled and signed the Affidavit of Support form.
• CV and Letters of recommendation may or may not be required.

FAQs

What is the acceptance rate of Depaul University?

The acceptance rate at Depaul University is 69.4% as of 2020.

Where is Depaul University?

Depaul University is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.