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Estimated Cost
$56,275
Financial Aid
$30,187
Students
20,000 and above
About DePaul University
DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1998, it became the largest Catholic university by enrollment in the United States. Following in the footsteps of its founders, DePaul places special emphasis on recruiting first-generation students and others from disadvantaged backgrounds.
DePaul University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#231 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#8 of 274
2024 Top Religious Colleges in Illinois
#2 of 45
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at DePaul University is Business Management followed by Computer Sciences, Journalism, Education and Visual/Performing Arts.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from DePaul University within four or six years.