DePauw University

What is the accreditation of DePauw University?

DePauw University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from any accreditation that a particular academic program might hold.

HLC accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and is an important consideration when students seek to transfer credits or apply to graduate school. It does not, by itself, ensure that another college will accept a particular course or that a degree meets a state's professional licensing requirements. Applicants pursuing a licensed occupation should check the applicable program requirements and licensing rules before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at DePauw University?

First-year admission to DePauw is selective rather than open. Applicants generally submit an application, a secondary-school record and GPA, and recommendations. Applicants who completed a GED or another high-school-equivalency pathway should follow the university's instructions for documenting that credential.

SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not required under the reported admissions policy. Among enrolled first-time students who submitted scores, the median SAT composite was 1290 and the median ACT composite was 28. Those figures describe score submitters, not a minimum needed for admission. In the reported admissions cycle, DePauw admitted 3,822 of 6,683 first-year applicants - about 57% - and 505 enrolled.

Secondary-school rank and completion of a college-preparatory program are considered when available, but are not listed as required. Applicants whose first language is not English should review DePauw's current English-proficiency instructions, including accepted tests and any applicable exemptions. Because application rounds and deadlines can change, applicants should use the deadlines published for their intended entry term rather than rely on a prior year's calendar.

What are the application fees and waivers at DePauw University?

Applicants should check the fee displayed for their chosen DePauw application route before submitting it. An application charge, if one applies to that route, is separate from any enrollment deposit requested after an admission offer.

Students who face a financial barrier to applying should review the fee-waiver options in the application and ask DePauw admissions about eligibility and the request process before submission. Fee-waiver rules can depend on the application platform and an applicant's circumstances; an enrollment deposit waiver should not be assumed to cover an application fee, or vice versa.

What types of ROTC programs are available at DePauw University?

DePauw students can explore Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC through cooperating host institutions rather than assuming either branch operates its own unit on DePauw's campus. Participation may involve travel, scheduling across institutions, and separate enrollment steps.

ROTC is a military officer-training pathway, not simply a campus club. Scholarship eligibility, fitness and citizenship requirements, and eventual service obligations depend on the branch and the individual's participation agreement. A prospective cadet should confirm the current host arrangement and course logistics with DePauw and the relevant ROTC unit before building an academic schedule around it.

What are the requirements for transfer students at DePauw University?

DePauw accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers credits earned at other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward a DePauw degree are separate decisions.

Applicants should be prepared to provide records from every college attended and to follow the transfer application's instructions about high-school records, recommendations, and academic standing. DePauw reported six transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates in the referenced enrollment data, so its transfer intake was much smaller than its first-year intake in that period.

Before committing to enroll, a transfer applicant should request an official evaluation showing which courses transfer, how they apply to the intended major and general requirements, and how many DePauw credits remain. That is especially important for students changing majors or hoping to graduate on a particular timetable; transferable credit does not necessarily satisfy a specific degree requirement.

What types of study abroad programs are available at DePauw University?

DePauw offers opportunities to study away from campus, including international experiences that may run for a term or a shorter period. Available destinations, course options, and formats depend on the current program cycle.

Students considering study abroad should work with the university's study-away advisers and their academic adviser before applying. They need to establish how courses will count toward their degree, what academic approval is required, and whether their financial aid applies to the particular program. Costs can differ between a DePauw-arranged experience and a program operated by an outside provider; airfare, passports, and personal expenses may also affect the budget.