


The Monon Bell football game against Wabash College is one of DePauw's best-known traditions. The rivalry predates the trophy, and the bell gives the annual contest a recognizable focus for students and alumni.
Little 5 is another established campus tradition centered on bicycle racing and related activities. DePauw Dialogue, by contrast, is a campus conversation initiative rather than an athletic contest; its programming has addressed matters affecting the university community. Dates, formats, and participation arrangements can change, so a prospective student should look at the current events calendar when planning a visit.
DePauw offers university-owned or university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and most students live on campus. Its reported residential share was 97%, which makes housing and dining central to the undergraduate experience.
Students should review the current housing application, assignment timeline, eligibility rules, and residence options for their year in school. The availability of campus housing should not be read as a guarantee of a particular building or room type. Residence-hall internet access is reported, and electronically controlled entrances are among the listed building measures.
Campus dining and meal plans are part of the practical housing decision. Before selecting a plan, students should compare where it can be used, how meals or dining funds are allocated, and any provisions for dietary needs. Those details - and the resulting bill - can differ by plan and housing arrangement.
College owned housing available
YesCo-ed housing
YesFreshmen can park on campus
YesHighspeed speed internet
YesCareer Counselling:
Individual: All undergraduates
Group: All undergraduates
Career Center services:
Other information:
Job bank on campus
YesJob fairs on campus
YesIndividual job placement
All undergraduatesOn campus employer recruitment
All undergraduatesMain library name
Roy O. West LibraryNumber of libraries on campus
3Reservable study rooms in library
Yes24h access
YesPhysical facilities
YesAccess to digital/electronic resources
YesStaff trained to provide and interpret library materials
YesEstablished library hours
YesAccess to library collections that are shared with other institutions
YesData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.