DePauw University

What are the graduation rates for students at DePauw University?

In the reported IPEDS outcomes, 68% of DePauw's relevant entering cohort completed within four years, and 75% completed within six years. The difference shows that some students finished after the traditional four-year window.

IPEDS graduation rates follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students; they are not a prediction for a particular applicant, transfer student, or part-time student. DePauw's reported student retention rate was 89%, an indicator of students continuing from one year to the next rather than a measure of eventual graduation.

The six-year graduation figure is lower than the 80% reported for the preceding year in the supplied trend. Cohort results can change over time, so students comparing institutions should use the same cohort definitions and reporting years.

What is the earning potential for graduates at DePauw University?

College Scorecard figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after graduation for graduates who received federal aid and could be matched to earnings records. They are not starting salaries promised to every graduate or measures of all alumni.

In the reported field-level figures, median earnings were $68,301 for computer science and $58,544 for economics. Other examples include $36,479 for communication and media studies and $30,984 for psychology. Differences among fields can reflect job choices, further study, location, work hours, and the graduates included in each measure; a one-year snapshot cannot capture a lifetime return on a degree.

For career planning, DePauw reports individual and group career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, employer events, job-search resources, and alumni networking opportunities for undergraduates. These services are worth distinguishing from verified job-placement outcomes: the availability of career support does not establish that a student will receive a particular offer or salary.