Greencastle, IN
Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 54% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,935 | 3,176 | 423 | 64% |
| 2020 | 5,481 | 3,754 | 382 | 68% |
| 2021 | 5,695 | 3,683 | 500 | 65% |
| 2022 | 5,708 | 3,756 | 535 | 66% |
| 2023 | 7,197 | 3,891 | 500 | 54% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,104 of 3,476 women and 1,787 of 3,721 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
DePauw University has an acceptance rate of 54% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,891 of 7,197 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,197 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 500 enrolled.
No. DePauw University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 54% — it has become more selective.